by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Texas Tech University ranks among other schools offering degrees in geological & earth sciences.
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Texas Tech University holds a strong position among schools offering geological & earth sciences. Specifically, it ranked #120 out of 162 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #7 in Texas.
During the most recent reporting year, Texas Tech University handed out 18 bachelor’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
Geological & Earth Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Texas Tech University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $51,550 a year. This is below $63,780, the median for all majors at Texas Tech University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Texas Tech University, geological & earth sciences students borrow a median amount of $25,750 in student loans. This is higher than $24,305, the typical median for all majors at Texas Tech University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,935 | $21,240 |
| Fees | $2,917 | $2,917 |
Find out more about Texas Tech University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 67% of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Texas Tech University are White. Roughly 61% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Tech University with a bachelor’s in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent graduating class, 67% of geological & earth sciences master’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences master’s degree graduates at Texas Tech University are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Tech University with a master’s in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of geological & earth sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences doctoral degree graduates at Texas Tech University are White. Approximately 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Tech University with a doctoral in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geological & earth sciences majors at Texas Tech University.
This geological & earth sciences program at Texas Tech University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geology/Earth Science, General | 34 |
Texas Tech University awarded 34 completions in geology/earth science, general in the most recent reporting year — 35% to women and 65% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (56%).