by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UT Austin. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 12 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UT Austin as a strong choice for geological & earth sciences, placing at #20 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 20 of 159 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Texas | 1 of 8 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region | 1 of 13 |
The table below lists every degree level available for geological & earth sciences at UT Austin, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 47 |
| Master’s | 11 |
| Doctoral | 19 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, The University of Texas at Austin handed out 47 bachelor’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
UT Austin is among the very best schools in the country for geological & earth sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
Geological & Earth Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UT Austin report a median salary of $74,057 a year. This is lower than $77,647, the median for all majors at UT Austin.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UT Austin, geological & earth sciences students borrow a median amount of $16,487 in student loans. This is below $21,285, the typical median for all majors at UT Austin.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,752 | $44,908 |
Learn more about UT Austin tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 47% of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UT Austin are White. About 49% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor’s in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UT Austin conferred 40 bachelor’s degrees in geology/earth science, general recently — 58% to women and 42% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (45%).
UT Austin granted 4 bachelor’s completions in hydrology and water resources science recently — 25% to women and 75% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (75%).
UT Austin granted 3 bachelor’s completions in geophysics and seismology in the most recent reporting year — 33% to women and 67% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UT Austin. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 11 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 19 |
