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Geophysics in Texas

Geophysics Schools in Texas

45 Geophysics students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

A Geophysics major is the 195th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Geophysics Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 16
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.2%
  • Black or African American: 6.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.1%
  • White: 48.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 31.1%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Geophysics Grads in Texas

There are 11,370 people in the state and 100,540 people in the nation working in geophysics jobs.

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Wages for Geophysics Jobs in Texas

Geophysics grads earn an average of $127,270 in the state and $107,800 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Texas that offer geophysics degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

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

21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.59 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
6,932 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,064. 84% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.60 years to complete their degree at Texas A&M Kingsville.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
12,373 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $40,849. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at SMU. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
24,879 Total Students

91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.86 years to complete their degree at UTEP. 69% of the teachers are full time.

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

85% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

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Geophysics Careers in TX

Some of the careers geophysics 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 geophysics.

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Geology & Earth Sciences 204
Hydrology & Water Resources Science 12
Other Geological & Earth Sciences 12
Chemical & Physical Oceanography 6

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