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, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UH ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geology.
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UH is in the top 10% of the country for geology. More specifically it was ranked #18 out of 183 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Houston handed out 43 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 50 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 28 students received their master’s degree in geology from UH. This makes it the #6 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 31 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2021, making the school the #1 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Geology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UH go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,637 a year. This is higher than $36,478, which is the national median for all geology bachelor's degree recipients.
Graduates of the master's geology program at UH make a median salary of $99,747. 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 UH, geology students borrow a median amount of $25,000 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 University of Houston.
Of the 43 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in geology from UH in 2021, 56% were men and 44% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 28 students who earned a master's degree in Geological & Earth Sciences from UH in 2020-2021, 68% were men and 32% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 78 |
| Physics | 34 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 1 |
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