by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Texas Tech ranks among other schools offering degrees in geology.
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The bachelor's program at Texas Tech was ranked #84 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #6 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Texas Tech University handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 12 students received their master’s degree in geology from Texas Tech. This makes it the #32 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2021, making the school the #69 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Geology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Texas Tech go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,319 a year. This is higher than $36,478, which is the national median for all geology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Texas Tech, geology students borrow a median amount of $25,750 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 Texas Tech University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in geology from Texas Tech. About 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Texas Tech are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Tech University with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in geology from Texas Tech. About 42% were men and 58% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 92% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Tech University with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 52 |
| Physics | 48 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 8 |
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