by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Texas A&M College Station ranks in comparison to other schools with geology programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for geology majors, Texas A&M College Station came in at #4. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Texas A&M University - College Station handed out 46 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 69 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 64 students received their master’s degree in geology from Texas A&M College Station. This makes it the #2 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2022, making the school the #16 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of geology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Texas A&M College Station is $44,585. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $39,685 for all geology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Texas A&M College Station, geology students borrow a median amount of $33,086 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,692 for all geology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the geology program at Texas A&M College Station is $393 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Texas A&M College Station paid an average of $1,225 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $307 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,003 | $36,428 |
| Fees | $3,838 | $3,900 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,154 | $13,154 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,354 | $6,354 |
Learn more about Texas A&M College Station tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 46 students earned a bachelor's degree in geology from Texas A&M College Station. About 39% of these graduates were women and the other 61% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas A&M University - College Station with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Texas A&M College Station geology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Texas A&M College Station Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's geology program at Texas A&M College Station make a median salary of $70,539. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all geology graduates with a master's is $69,249.
Of the 67 students who earned a master's degree in Geological & Earth Sciences from Texas A&M College Station in 2021-2022, 58% were men and 42% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Texas A&M College Station are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas A&M University - College Station with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at Texas A&M University - College Station.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 99 |
| Physics | 72 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 37 |
| Materials Sciences | 10 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.