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Geological & Earth Sciences at The University of Texas at Austin

21 Bachelor's Degrees
18 Master's Degrees
15 Doctor's Degrees
Geological & Earth Sciences is one of the majors in the physical sciences program at The University of Texas at Austin.

Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UT Austin ranks in comparison to other schools with geology programs.

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Geological & Earth Sciences Degrees Available at UT Austin

UT Austin Geology Rankings

In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for geology majors, UT Austin came in at #3. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Texas.

Ranking Type Rank
Highest Paid Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates 3
Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools 3
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates 3
Best Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools 3
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Geological & Earth Sciences 3
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates 3
Best Geological & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools 5
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates 6
Best Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Degree Schools 6
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Geological & Earth Sciences 6
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Geological & Earth Sciences (With Aid) 6
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Geological & Earth Sciences 7
Best Geological & Earth Sciences Graduate Degree Schools 7
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Geological & Earth Sciences (With Aid) 10
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Geological & Earth Sciences (Income Over $110k) 13
Best Value Colleges for Geological & Earth Sciences (With Aid) 17
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Geological & Earth Sciences (With Aid) 17
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Geological & Earth Sciences (Income $30-$48k) 20
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Geological & Earth Sciences (Income $48-$75k) 20
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Geological & Earth Sciences (Income $48-$75k) 22
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Geological & Earth Sciences (Income Over $110k) 23
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Geological & Earth Sciences (Income $0-$30k) 23
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Geological & Earth Sciences (Income $0-$30k) 23
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Geological & Earth Sciences (Income $30-$48k) 24
Best Value Colleges for Geological & Earth Sciences (Income Over $110k) 28
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Geological & Earth Sciences (Income $75-$110k) 28
Best Value Colleges for Geological & Earth Sciences (Income $48-$75k) 30
Best Value Colleges for Geological & Earth Sciences (Income $0-$30k) 31
Best Value Colleges for Geological & Earth Sciences (Income $30-$48k) 31
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Geological & Earth Sciences (Income $30-$48k) 32
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Geological & Earth Sciences (Income $48-$75k) 33
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Geological & Earth Sciences (Income $0-$30k) 34
Best Value Colleges for Geological & Earth Sciences 36
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Geological & Earth Sciences (Income Over $110k) 36
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Geological & Earth Sciences (Income $75-$110k) 39
Best Geological & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 40
Best Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 46
Best Value Colleges for Geological & Earth Sciences (Income $75-$110k) 48
Best Geological & Earth Sciences Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 49
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Geological & Earth Sciences (Income $75-$110k) 50
Best Geological & Earth Sciences Colleges for Veterans 62
Best Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 83
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Geological & Earth Sciences 111

Popularity of Geology at UT Austin

During the 2020-2021 academic year, The University of Texas at Austin handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is a decrease of 50% over the previous year when 42 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 18 students received their master’s degree in geology from UT Austin. This makes it the #16 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 15 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2021, making the school the #8 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Do Geology Graduates from UT Austin Make?

$48,555 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of Geology Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

The median salary of geology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UT Austin is $48,555. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $36,478 for all geology bachelor's degree recipients.

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How Much Student Debt Do Geology Graduates from UT Austin Have?

$16,487 Bachelor's Median Debt

Student Debt of Geology Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

While getting their bachelor's degree at UT Austin, geology students borrow a median amount of $16,487 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all geology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,946.

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UT Austin Geology Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at The University of Texas at Austin.

UT Austin Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Program

Of the 21 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Geological & Earth Sciences from UT Austin in 2020-2021, 57% were men and 43% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2021 graduates were in 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 geology.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 5
White 12
Non-Resident Aliens 2
Other Races 1

UT Austin Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 geology majors earned their master's degree from UT Austin. Of these graduates, 78% were men and 22% were women.

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The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UT Austin are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students 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 geology.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 12
Non-Resident Aliens 3
Other Races 0

Related Major Annual Graduates
Chemistry 152
Physics 111
Astronomy & Astrophysics 34

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