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2024 Best Geophysics & Seismology Schools in Texas

5 Colleges in Texas
67 Geophysics Degrees Awarded
Geophysics & Seismology isn't the most popular major in the world, but it's not the least popular either. To be more precise it ranks #757 in popularity out of 1506 majors in the country. As such, the degree program isn't offered at every college in the United States, but there are schools that do have a program in the field that are top-notch when it comes to quality.

College Factual looked at 5 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Geophysics & Seismology Schools in Texas ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 67 degrees in geophysics & seismology to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Geophysics & Seismology School

Best Geophysics & Seismology Schools in Texas Your choice of geophysics & seismology school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. We derive our Best Overall Geophysics & Seismology School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Geophysics & Seismology Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Geophysics
Master's Degrees in Geophysics
Doctor's Degrees in Geophysics

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Geophysics & Seismology Schools in Texas list, to help you choose the best school for you. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for Geophysics & Seismology in Texas

The schools below may not offer all types of geophysics degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

Top Texas Schools in Geophysics

1
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In TX

The University of Texas at Austin is a good decision for students interested in a degree in geophysics & seismology. Located in the large city of Austin, UT Austin is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #36 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UT Austin is a great university overall.

There were roughly 2 geophysics & seismology students who graduated with this degree at UT Austin in the most recent data year.

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2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In TX

Every student who is interested in geophysics & seismology has to check out Texas A&M University - College Station. Located in the midsize city of College Station, Texas A&M College Station is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #44 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Texas A&M College Station is a great university overall.

There were roughly 10 geophysics & seismology students who graduated with this degree at Texas A&M College Station in the most recent data year.

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3
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In TX
42 Geophysics Degrees Awarded

It is difficult to beat University of Houston if you wish to pursue a degree in geophysics & seismology. Located in the large city of Houston, UH is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 10th out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were roughly 42 geophysics & seismology students who graduated with this degree at UH in the most recent year we have data available.

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3
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In TX

Texas A&M University - Kingsville is a wonderful option for students pursuing a degree in geophysics & seismology. Located in the distant town of Kingsville, Texas A&M Kingsville is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 76th out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were roughly 5 geophysics & seismology students who graduated with this degree at Texas A&M Kingsville in the most recent year we have data available.

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It is difficult to beat Baylor University if you wish to pursue a degree in geophysics & seismology. Baylor is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of Waco. A Best Colleges rank of #123 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Baylor is a great university overall.More information about a degree in geophysics & seismology from Baylor University

5
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In TX
33.3% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large city of El Paso, UTEP is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 56th out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were about 3 geophysics & seismology students who graduated with this degree at UTEP in the most recent year we have data available.

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Best Geophysics & Seismology Colleges in the Southwest Region

Explore all the Best Geophysics & Seismology Schools in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Oklahoma 565 21
New Mexico 416 1

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One of 7 majors within the Geological & Earth Sciences area of study, Geophysics & Seismology has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Geology & Earth Sciences 564
Hydrology & Water Resources Science 15
Chemical & Physical Oceanography 15
Other Geological & Earth Sciences/Geosciences 14

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