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, and more. In addition, we cover how UT Dallas ranks in comparison to other schools with geology programs.
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The bachelor's program at UT Dallas was ranked #136 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #8 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, The University of Texas at Dallas handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is an increase of 40% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 9 students received their master’s degree in geology from UT Dallas. This makes it the #57 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2021, making the school the #90 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Geology majors graduating with a master's degree from UT Dallas make a median salary of $58,714 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all geology graduates with a master's is $58,235.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UT Dallas, geology students borrow a median amount of $25,500 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,946 for all geology majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at The University of Texas at Dallas.
Of the 21 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in geology from UT Dallas in 2021, 62% were men and 38% were women.
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 Dallas with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 9 students who earned a master's degree in Geological & Earth Sciences from UT Dallas in 2020-2021, 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% 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 Dallas with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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