by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UTSA. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #6 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UTSA among the top schools in the country for geological & earth sciences, placing at #111 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 111 of 159 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Texas | 6 of 8 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region | 9 of 13 |
The following degree levels are available for geological & earth sciences at UTSA, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 13 |
| Certificate | 7 |
| Master’s | 15 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, The University of Texas at San Antonio awarded 13 bachelor’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
UTSA is a solid choice among schools offering geological & earth sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #6 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
Geological & Earth Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UTSA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $50,177 a year. This is below $59,692, the median for all majors at UTSA.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UTSA, geological & earth sciences students accumulate a median of $18,969 in student loans. This is lower than $23,309, the typical median for all majors at UTSA.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,237 | $19,189 |
| Fees | $3,060 | $3,060 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 62% of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UTSA were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 46% 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 San Antonio with a bachelor’s in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UTSA conferred 13 bachelor’s degrees in geology/earth science, general recently — 38% to women and 62% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (46%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, The University of Texas at San Antonio handed out 7 certificate degrees in geological & earth sciences.
UTSA has not been ranked for geological & earth sciences at the certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 43% of geological & earth sciences certificate degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences certificate degree graduates at UTSA were Hispanic or Latino. About 57% 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 San Antonio with a certificate in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UTSA granted 7 certificate degrees in geological and earth sciences/geosciences, other in the most recent reporting year — 57% to women and 43% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (57%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UTSA. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 15 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 3 |
