by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in geological & earth sciences at UH. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 8 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UH among the top schools in the country for geological & earth sciences, placing at #59 out of 162 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 59 of 162 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Texas | 3 of 8 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region | 3 of 13 |
Here is each degree level offered in geological & earth sciences at UH, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 29 |
| Master’s | 23 |
| Doctoral | 22 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Houston handed out 23 master’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
UH holds a strong position among schools offering geological & earth sciences at the master’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $20,723 | $29,363 |
| Fees | $1,032 | $1,032 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 61% of geological & earth sciences master’s degrees went to men and 39% went to women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences master’s degree graduates at UH are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 35% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a master’s in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UH awarded 16 master’s completions in geology/earth science, general in the latest year of data — 31% to women and 69% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (44%).
UH awarded 7 master’s degrees in geophysics and seismology in the latest year of data — 57% to women and 43% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (43%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Houston conferred 22 doctoral degrees in geological & earth sciences.
UH ranks competitively among schools offering geological & earth sciences at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 64% of geological & earth sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences doctoral degree graduates at UH are Non-Resident Alien. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a doctoral in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UH awarded 13 doctoral degrees in geophysics and seismology in the latest year of data — 31% to women and 69% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (54%).
UH conferred 9 doctoral degrees in geology/earth science, general in the latest year of data — 44% to women and 56% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (44%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at UH. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 29 |