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Geology & Earth Sciences in Texas

Geology & Earth Sciences Schools in Texas

Jobs for Geology & Earth Sciences Grads in Texas

15,810 people in the state and 150,290 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Geology.

Geology & Earth Sciences Jobs Nationwide vs. TX

Wages for Geology & Earth Sciences Jobs in Texas

Geology grads earn an average of $120,431 in the state and $149,244 nationwide.

Geology & Earth Sciences Wages Nationwide vs. TX

There are 14 colleges in Texas that offer Geology degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 14 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $51,060 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 29% of applicants. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $54,018 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 63% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $48,424 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 70% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 86%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $46,893 a year. The school admits about 71% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $40,863 in their first year after graduation. About 88% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 79%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $52,687 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 65% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 88%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,236 in their first year after graduation. About 88% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 71%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,105 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 91%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 67%.

#9

Rice University

Houston

Graduates earn a median salary of $71,544 in their first year after graduation. About 8% of those who apply are admitted. 98% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $50,754 in their first year after graduation. About 51% of those who apply are admitted. 91% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,749 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 100% of applicants. 77% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $67,114 after earning their degree at this institution. About 61% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

#13

Midwestern State University

Wichita Falls

Graduates earn a median salary of $50,745 in their first year after graduation. About 87% of those who apply are admitted. 63% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $53,042 a year. With an admission rate of 84%, getting in takes some planning. 61% of full-time students return after their first year.

Geology & Earth Sciences Careers in TX

Some of the careers Geology majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $72,801
Clinical Research Coordinators $110,931
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $58,500
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Hydrologists $96,513
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians $119,992

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Geology.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology 974
Astronomy 876
Astrophysics 485
Other Astronomy & Astrophysics 129
Climate Science 100
Environmental Geosciences 96
Other Atmospheric Sciences 64
Earth Systems Science 43

View all majors related to Geology & Earth Sciences

View Nationwide Geology & Earth Sciences Report

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