by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, 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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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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas at Austin handed out 46 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is an increase of 119% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 2022, making the school the #8 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 UT Austin is $48,555. This is higher than $36,496, which is the national median for all geology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UT Austin, geology students borrow a median amount of $16,993 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 $22,054.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UT Austin paid an average of $1,930 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $546 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,678 | $42,778 |
| Books and Supplies | $724 | $724 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,136 | $14,136 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,034 | $5,034 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 46 students earned a bachelor's degree in geology from UT Austin. About 59% of these graduates were women and the other 41% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UT Austin are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% 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 bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UT Austin 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 UT Austin Online Learning page.
The geology program at UT Austin awarded 11 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 55% of these degrees went to men with the other 45% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2022 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 master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at The University of Texas at Austin.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 148 |
| Physics | 130 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 39 |
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