by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Texas A&M University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 12 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Texas A&M University highly for geological & earth sciences, ranked #32 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 32 of 159 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Texas | 2 of 8 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region | 2 of 13 |
The following degree levels are offered in geological & earth sciences at Texas A&M University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 51 |
| Master’s | 46 |
| Doctoral | 15 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Texas A&M University-College Station conferred 51 bachelor’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
Texas A&M University is among the very best schools in the country for geological & earth sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
Geological & Earth Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University report a median salary of $52,783 a year. This is lower than $74,589, the median for all majors at Texas A&M University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Texas A&M University, geological & earth sciences students borrow a median amount of $20,837 in student loans. This is above $19,996, the typical median for all majors at Texas A&M University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,339 | $36,169 |
| Fees | $3,903 | $3,955 |
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Among recent graduates, 51% of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 49% went to women.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Texas A&M University were White. Approximately 65% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas A&M University-College Station with a bachelor’s in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Texas A&M University conferred 39 bachelor’s completions in geology/earth science, general in the latest year of data — 49% to women and 51% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (72%).
Texas A&M University conferred 10 bachelor’s completions in oceanography, chemical and physical in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (50%).
Texas A&M University conferred 2 bachelor’s degrees in geophysics and seismology recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (100%).
Graduate study is also available at Texas A&M University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 46 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 15 |
