by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how SHSU ranks in comparison to other schools with geology programs.
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The bachelor's program at SHSU was ranked #177 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #11 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Sam Houston State University handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is an increase of 63% over the previous year when 8 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of geology students who receive their bachelor's degree at SHSU is $27,960. This is less than $36,478, which is the national median of all geology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at Sam Houston State University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 students earned a bachelor's degree in geology from SHSU. About 23% of these graduates were women and the other 77% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sam Houston State University with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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