2025 Best Geophysics & Seismology Bachelor's Degree Schools in Texas

When it comes to popularity, a bachelor's degree in geophysics & seismology sits in the middle of the road, ranking #702 out of 1232 majors in the country. So, it might take a little more work to find colleges and universities that offer the degree program.

College Factual reviewed 2 schools in Texas to determine which ones were the best for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of geophysics & seismology. Combined, these schools handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in geophysics & seismology to qualified students.

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Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

• Major Focus - How much a school focuses on geophysics & seismology students vs. other majors.
• Major Demand - How many other geophysics & seismology students want to attend this school to pursue a bachelor's degree.
• Educational Resources - How many resources are allocated to students. These resources may include educational expenditures per student, number of students per instructor, and graduation rate among other things.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized geophysics & seismology related body.

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for geophysics & seismology students working on their bachelor's degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Geophysics & Seismology Bachelor's Degree Schools in Texas list, to help you choose the best school for you.

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Best Schools for Bachelor’s Students to Study Geophysics & Seismology in Texas

Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in geophysics & seismology.

Top Texas Schools for a Bachelor's in Geophysics

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Texas A&M University - College Station
College Station, TX

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

12 Annual Graduates

Every student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in geophysics & seismology needs to check out Texas A&M University - College Station. Texas A&M College Station is a fairly large public university located in the city of College Station.More information about a bachelor’s in geophysics & seismology from Texas A&M University - College Station

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The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

6 Annual Graduates

It is hard to beat The University of Texas at Austin if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in geophysics & seismology. UT Austin is a very large public university located in the city of Austin.More information about a bachelor’s in geophysics & seismology from The University of Texas at Austin

Best Geophysics & Seismology Colleges in the Southwest Region

Explore all the Best Geophysics & Seismology Schools in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Oklahoma	377	5

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Rankings in Majors Related to Geophysics

Geophysics & Seismology is one of 7 different types of Geological & Earth Sciences programs to choose from.

Most Popular Majors Related to Geophysics

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Geology & Earth Sciences	286
Chemical & Physical Oceanography	10
Hydrology & Water Resources Science	5
Other Geological & Earth Sciences/Geosciences	4

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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