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. We've also included details on how UH ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geology.
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UH is in the top 10% of the country for geology. More specifically it was ranked #18 out of 183 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Houston handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is a decrease of 37% over the previous year when 43 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 28 students received their master’s degree in geology from UH. This makes it the #6 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 31 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2022, making the school the #1 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Geology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UH go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,637 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 UH, geology students borrow a median amount of $24,875 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $22,054 for all geology majors across the country.
At UH, a typical geology student working on their master's degree borrrows about $34,875 in student loans. This is not favorable since the median amount of student debt for all geology master's graduates is $31,204.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UH paid an average of $882 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $362 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,685 | $21,165 |
| Fees | $1,026 | $1,026 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,556 | $1,556 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,830 | $10,830 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,637 | $4,637 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 27 geology majors earned their bachelor's degree from UH. Of these graduates, 74% were men and 26% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the UH 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 UH Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's geology program at UH make a median salary of $99,747. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all geology graduates with a master's is $58,235.
Of the 28 students who earned a master's degree in Geological & Earth Sciences from UH in 2021-2022, 82% were men and 18% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UH are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at University of Houston.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 69 |
| Physics | 37 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 4 |
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