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Geophysics & Seismology at University of Houston

If you plan to study Geophysics & Seismology, take a look at what University of Houston. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Houston sits in Houston, TX.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 26 geophysics & seismology degrees were awarded at University of Houston.

Studying Online at University of Houston

Distance learning is available at University of Houston. Of 47,980 students, 5,933 (12%) studied exclusively online and 26,962 (56%) took at least some classes online.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Geophysics & Seismology graduates at University of Houston, by degree type.

Program-wide, Geophysics & Seismology graduates at University of Houston are 42% women (11) and 58% men (15).

Geophysics & Seismology Bachelor’s Program at University of Houston

Among the 6 bachelor’s geophysics & seismology degrees awarded at University of Houston, 50% were women (3) and 50% were men (3).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geophysics & Seismology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Houston.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Hispanic / Latino	3
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 83% of Geophysics & Seismology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Houston, higher than the national average of 57%.*

Geophysics & Seismology Master’s Program at University of Houston

Of the 7 master’s geophysics & seismology degrees awarded at University of Houston, 57% were women (4) and 43% were men (3).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geophysics & Seismology master’s degree recipients at University of Houston.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Hispanic / Latino	3
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	2

Minority students account for 57% of Geophysics & Seismology master’s degree recipients at University of Houston, above the national average of 24%.*

Geophysics & Seismology Doctoral Program at University of Houston

Of the 13 doctoral geophysics & seismology degrees awarded at University of Houston, 31% were women (4) and 69% were men (9).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geophysics & Seismology doctoral degree recipients at University of Houston.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1
Asian	2
International (Nonresident)	7

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 31% of Geophysics & Seismology doctoral degree recipients at University of Houston, higher than the national average of 21%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

Highest-Paying Careers for Geophysics & Seismology Graduates

Students who finish Geophysics & Seismology program at University of Houston pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Geophysics & Seismology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists	$179,716
Natural Sciences Managers	$132,227
Clinical Research Coordinators	$110,931
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$72,801
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers	$58,500

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.