by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Texas Tech ranks among other schools offering degrees in geology.
Go directly to any of the following sections:
The bachelor's program at Texas Tech was ranked #84 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #6 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Texas Tech University handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is a decrease of 47% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in geology from Texas Tech. This makes it the #32 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2022, making the school the #69 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Geology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Texas Tech go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,319 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $36,496 for all geology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Texas Tech, geology students borrow a median amount of $25,250 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $22,054 for all geology majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Texas Tech paid an average of $718 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $298 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,935 | $21,534 |
| Fees | $2,917 | $2,917 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,460 | $10,460 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,510 | $4,510 |
Learn more about Texas Tech tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 17 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in geology from Texas Tech. About 59% were men and 41% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Tech University with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Texas Tech does not offer an online option for its geology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Texas Tech Online Learning page.
Of the 12 students who earned a master's degree in Geological & Earth Sciences from Texas Tech in 2021-2022, 58% were men and 42% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Texas Tech are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students 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 geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at Texas Tech University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 45 |
| Physics | 39 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.