by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UH. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 12 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UH among the top schools in the country for geological & earth sciences, placing at #55 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 55 of 159 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Texas | 3 of 8 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region | 3 of 13 |
Here is each degree level offered in geological & earth sciences at UH, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 29 |
| Master’s | 23 |
| Doctoral | 22 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Houston handed out 29 bachelor’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
UH ranks competitively among schools offering geological & earth sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
Geological & Earth Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UH report a median salary of $83,463 a year. This is above $66,496, the median for all majors at UH.
To complete a bachelor’s at UH, geological & earth sciences students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is higher than $21,255, the typical median for all majors at UH.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,685 | $21,515 |
| Fees | $1,032 | $1,032 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 45% of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UH are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a bachelor’s in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UH granted 23 bachelor’s degrees in geology/earth science, general recently — 57% to women and 43% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (48%).
UH granted 6 bachelor’s completions in geophysics and seismology in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (50%).
Graduate study is also available at UH. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 23 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 22 |
