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Geology in Texas

Geology Schools in Texas

In 2022-2023, 500 students earned their Geology degrees in TX.

A Geology major is the 99th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Geology Majors in Texas

Geology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 286
Master’s Degree 124
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 73
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 73
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 73
Associate Degree 17

Gender Distribution

In Texas, a geology major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of geology majors in Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.2%
  • Black or African American: 3.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 21.4%
  • White: 54.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 11.2%
  • Other Races: 4.8%
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Jobs for Geology Grads in Texas

In this state, there are 11,680 people employed in jobs related to a geology degree, compared to 106,830 nationwide.

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Wages for Geology Jobs in Texas

Geology grads earn an average of $104,760 in the state and $101,890 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Texas that offer geology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

108 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
70,418 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. 85% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending Texas A&M College Station will pay a net price of $20,257.

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60 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
47,090 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.59 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid.

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50 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. 83% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $18,850.

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47 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
40,322 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,048. 88% of students get financical aid.

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32 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
28,669 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,987. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1. 75% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Rice University

Houston
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
7,643 Total Students

67% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $15,091.

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26 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
34,742 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $12,911. The average student takes 4.61 years to complete their degree at UTSA.

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22 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
19,297 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. An average student at Baylor will pay a net price of $37,911. 64% of the teachers are full time.

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19 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
12,620 Total Students

The average student takes 4.44 years to complete their degree at SFASU. This public school has an average net price of $15,005. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

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18 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
15,239 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,797. 50% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 5.03 years to complete their degree at UH Downtown.

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Geology Careers in TX

Some of the careers geology majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 13% $94,270

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to geology.

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Geophysics & Seismology 67
Hydrology & Water Resources Science 15
Chemical & Physical Oceanography 15
Other Geological & Earth Sciences 13

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