by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in geological & earth sciences at Texas Tech University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Texas Tech University highly for geological & earth sciences, ranked #111 out of 162 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 111 of 162 |
| 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 |
During the most recent reporting year, Texas Tech University handed out 12 master’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
Texas Tech University is not currently ranked for geological & earth sciences at the master’s level.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $22,590 | $33,990 |
| Fees | $4,942 | $4,942 |
Find out more about Texas Tech University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 67% of geological & earth sciences master’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences master’s degree graduates at Texas Tech University are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 50% 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 master’s in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Texas Tech University granted 12 master’s degrees in geology/earth science, general recently — 33% to women and 67% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (50%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Texas Tech University handed out 4 doctoral degrees in geological & earth sciences.
Texas Tech University has not been ranked for geological & earth sciences at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of geological & earth sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences doctoral degree graduates at Texas Tech University are White. Approximately 75% 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 doctoral in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Texas Tech University conferred 4 doctoral completions in geology/earth science, general in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (75%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Texas Tech University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 18 |