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Geological & Earth Sciences in Texas

Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Texas

Jobs for Geological & Earth Sciences Grads in Texas

In this state, there are 17,650 people employed in jobs related to a Geology degree, compared to 173,620 nationwide.

Geological & Earth Sciences Jobs Nationwide vs. TX

Wages for Geological & Earth Sciences Jobs in Texas

Geology grads earn an average of $117,625 in the state and $142,380 nationwide.

Geological & Earth Sciences Wages Nationwide vs. TX

There are 14 colleges in Texas that offer Geology degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 14 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $54,018 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 63% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $51,060 a year. The school admits about 29% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $48,424 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 70% of applicants. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $40,863 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 88%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 79%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $46,893 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 71% of applicants. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $52,687 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 65% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 88%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $42,236 a year. About 88% of those who apply are admitted. 71% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,749 after earning their degree at this institution. About 100% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 77%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $47,105 a year. With an admission rate of 91%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 67%.

#10

Rice University

Houston

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $71,544 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 8%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 98%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $67,114 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 61% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $50,754 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 51% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 91%.

#13

Midwestern State University

Wichita Falls

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $50,745 after earning their degree at this institution. About 87% of those who apply are admitted. 63% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $53,042 a year. About 84% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 61%.

Geological & Earth Sciences Careers in TX

Some of the careers Geology majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Clinical Research Coordinators 10% $110,931
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary 10% $72,801
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians 10% $119,992
Natural Sciences Managers 9% $132,227
Hydrologists 8% $96,513
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary 7% $69,509
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers 4% $58,500
Hydrologic Technicians 4% $92,011
Water Resource Specialists 0% $179,716

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Geology.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Chemistry 19,434
Physics 12,910
General Physical Sciences 2,661
Astronomy & Astrophysics 1,580
Atmospheric Sciences 1,341
Materials Sciences 650
Other Physical Science 422
Physics and Astronomy 39

View all majors related to Geological & Earth Sciences

View Nationwide Geological & Earth Sciences Report

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