by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Texas Tech University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #5 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Texas Tech University highly for geological & earth sciences, ranked #109 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 109 of 159 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Texas | 5 of 8 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region | 8 of 13 |
The following degree levels are offered in geological & earth sciences at Texas Tech University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 18 |
| Master’s | 12 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Texas Tech University conferred 18 bachelor’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
Texas Tech University holds a strong position among schools offering geological & earth sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
Geological & Earth Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Texas Tech University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $51,550 a year. This is below $63,780, the median for all majors at Texas Tech University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Texas Tech University, geological & earth sciences students borrow a median amount of $25,750 in student loans. This is higher than $24,305, the typical median for all majors at Texas Tech University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,935 | $21,240 |
| Fees | $2,917 | $2,917 |
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Among recent graduates, 67% of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Texas Tech University are White. Roughly 61% of graduates 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 geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Texas Tech University conferred 18 bachelor’s completions in geology/earth science, general in the most recent reporting year — 33% to women and 67% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (61%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Texas Tech University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 12 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 4 |
