by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how UT Austin ranks among other schools offering degrees in geological & earth sciences.
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UT Austin is in the top 10% of the country for geological & earth sciences. More specifically it was ranked #15 out of 147 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Texas.
During the most recent reporting year, The University of Texas at Austin handed out 47 bachelor’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
Geological & Earth Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UT Austin report a median salary of $74,057 a year. This is lower than $77,647, the median for all majors at UT Austin.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UT Austin, geological & earth sciences students borrow a median amount of $16,487 in student loans. This is below $21,285, the typical median for all majors at UT Austin.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,752 | $44,908 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 47% of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UT Austin are White. About 49% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor’s in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent graduating class, 27% of geological & earth sciences master’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences master’s degree graduates at UT Austin were White. Approximately 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a master’s in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 63% of geological & earth sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 37% went to women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences doctoral degree graduates at UT Austin were Non-Resident Alien. About 74% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a doctoral in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the geological & earth sciences majors at The University of Texas at Austin.
The geological & earth sciences program at UT Austin offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geology/Earth Science, General | 70 |
| Hydrology and Water Resources Science | 4 |
| Geophysics and Seismology | 3 |
UT Austin awarded 70 degrees in geology/earth science, general recently — 54% to women and 46% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (39%).
UT Austin conferred 4 completions in hydrology and water resources science recently — 25% to women and 75% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (75%).
UT Austin awarded 3 degrees in geophysics and seismology in the latest year of data — 33% to women and 67% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).