by our College Data Analytics Team
[Geological And Earth Sciences](/majors/physical-sciences/geological-and-earth-sciences/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. The highest-paying schools turn a geological and earth sciences degree into the strongest early-career earnings.
College Factual analyzed 11 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying geological and earth sciences schools.
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If you want to know which schools send geological and earth sciences graduates into the highest-paying careers, see the list below.
University Of Houston earned the #1 spot for highest-paid geological and earth sciences graduates in Texas. University Of Houston is a public school located in the city of Houston. Early-career geological and earth sciences graduates from University Of Houston make a median of around $88,807 per year.
Sam Houston State University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying geological and earth sciences schools. Sam Houston State University is a public school located in the town of Huntsville. Geological And Earth Sciences graduates of Sam Houston State University earn a median of about $56,612 a year early in their careers.
The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin produces some of the highest-paid graduates in geological and earth sciences, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Odessa, The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin is a public institution. After graduating, geological and earth sciences degree recipients from The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin typically earn about $55,699 annually.
A rank of #4 makes Texas Tech University one of the highest-paying schools for geological and earth sciences. Set in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech University is a public institution. Students who complete the geological and earth sciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $57,013.
Texas A And M University College Station came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying geological and earth sciences schools. Located in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a public institution. Geological And Earth Sciences graduates of Texas A And M University College Station earn a median of about $75,265 a year early in their careers.
University Of Houston Downtown landed the #6 spot for geological and earth sciences salaries this year. Located in the city of Houston, University Of Houston Downtown is a public institution. After graduating, geological and earth sciences degree recipients from University Of Houston Downtown typically earn about $50,894 annually.
Tarleton State University placed #7 among the highest-paying schools for geological and earth sciences. Set in the town of Stephenville, Tarleton State University is a public institution. Geological And Earth Sciences graduates of Tarleton State University earn a median of about $50,021 a year early in their careers.
The University Of Texas At Austin earned the #8 position for geological and earth sciences graduate earnings this year. The University Of Texas At Austin is a public school located in the city of Austin. Geological And Earth Sciences graduates of The University Of Texas At Austin earn a median of about $61,340 a year early in their careers.
The University Of Texas At San Antonio came in at #9 for geological and earth sciences graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of San Antonio, The University Of Texas At San Antonio is a public institution. Students who complete the geological and earth sciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $56,304.
The University Of Texas At Arlington earned the #10 position for geological and earth sciences graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Arlington, The University Of Texas At Arlington is a public institution. After graduating, geological and earth sciences degree recipients from The University Of Texas At Arlington typically earn about $53,275 annually.
The University Of Texas At Dallas ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying geological and earth sciences schools. Set in the city of Richardson, The University Of Texas At Dallas is a public institution. Early-career geological and earth sciences graduates from The University Of Texas At Dallas make a median of around $65,546 per year.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology measures the salaries geological and earth sciences graduates go on to earn early in their careers, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 11 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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