Overview

Geologists and geophysicists explore for oil, natural gas and mineral resources. Geoscientists work in the environmental industry to protect wetlands and groundwater. The US government employs geoscientists to determine landslide risk, to analyze satellite imagery, and to working on Mars exploration. College and universities employ geologists and geophysicists as faculty and Many geologists teach in high school or community college.

Career Opportunities

Geological Sciences graduates at University of Texas El Paso are in demand and highly paid. The oil industry employs them to explore and produce oil and natural gas. Others work in the environmental industry to clean up hazardous chemical spills, protect wetlands and groundwater, and design waste facilities. The U.S. government hires geologists to determine where a landslide might occur or where roads should be built, or to work on Mars exploration through NASA.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

General Chemistry

Mechanics and Laboratory

Electromagnetism and Laboratory

Thermal and Fluid Physics

Calculus

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00

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More details

Rolling admission.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

El Paso, United States

Disciplines

Geology View 476 other Bachelors in Geology in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

$65.00 application fee

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

21164 USD / year

≈ 21164 USD / year
Out-of-State

21164 USD / year

≈ 21164 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8508 USD / year

≈ 8508 USD / year

Living costs

El Paso

United States

888 - 1646 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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