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Geological & Earth Sciences in Texas

Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Texas

Jobs for Geological & Earth Sciences Grads in Texas

17,650 people in the state and 173,620 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Geology.

Geological & Earth Sciences Jobs Nationwide vs. TX

Wages for Geological & Earth Sciences Jobs in Texas

In this state, Geology grads earn an average of $117,625. Nationwide, they make an average of $142,380.

Geological & Earth Sciences Wages Nationwide vs. TX

Our data covers 14 colleges in Texas offering Geology degrees. Learn about the most popular 14 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $54,018 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 63%, getting in takes some planning. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $51,060 a year. About 29% of those who apply are admitted. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $48,424 in their first year after graduation. About 70% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 86%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $40,863 a year. With an admission rate of 88%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 79%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $46,893 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 71% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $52,687 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 65%, getting in takes some planning. 88% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,236 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 88% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 71%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,749 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 100%, getting in takes some planning. 77% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $47,105 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 91%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 67%.

#10

Rice University

Houston

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $71,544 a year. The school admits about 8% of applicants. 98% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $67,114 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 61%, getting in takes some planning. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $50,754 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 51%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 91%.

#13

Midwestern State University

Wichita Falls

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $50,745 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 87% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 63%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $53,042 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 84%, getting in takes some planning. 61% of full-time students return after their first year.

Geological & 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
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary $69,509
Hydrologists $96,513
Hydrologic Technicians $92,011
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians $119,992

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Geology.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Chemistry 19,434
Physics 12,910
General Physical Sciences 2,661
Astronomy & Astrophysics 1,580
Atmospheric Sciences 1,341
Materials Sciences 650
Other Physical Science 422
Physics and Astronomy 39

View all majors related to Geological & Earth Sciences

View Nationwide Geological & Earth Sciences Report

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