by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how SHSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in geological & earth sciences.
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For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Sam Houston State University conferred 7 bachelor’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
Geological & Earth Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from SHSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $62,670 a year. This is above $55,820, the median for all majors at SHSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,856 | $15,696 |
| Fees | $3,372 | $3,372 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 57% of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at SHSU are White. About 86% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sam Houston State University with a bachelor’s in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geological & earth sciences majors at Sam Houston State University.
The geological & earth sciences program at SHSU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geology/Earth Science, General | 7 |
SHSU granted 7 completions in geology/earth science, general in the most recent reporting year — 43% to women and 57% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (86%).