About Geology - Bachelor's (bs, BA) in University of Texas At Arlington
The 120-credit hour degrees contain several options with different course plans. The options are designed to meet different needs of students who want to be professional geologists; work with engineering firms on construction and environmental problems; deal with environmental problems related to water, atmosphere, soils, and rocks; analyze spatial data using GIS software; or earn science teacher certification.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The degrees prepare graduates the skills needed in areas of natural resources exploration, production and conservation, water supply, environmental engineering and planning, and geological surveying. Graduates will also develop skills transferable to other fields, such as problem-solving, observation, data collection, analysis, and interpretation, and oral and written presentation.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
- Data Analyst
- Environmental Consultant
- Environmental Engineer
- Environmental Scientist
- Field Engineer
- Field Geologist
- Field Technician
- Geologist
- Geoscientist
- GIS Analyst
- Laboratory Technician
- Research Assistant
Academic qualification equivalents
Please be advised that UTA is test score optional for admission through summer 2023. If you apply for admission without these test scores your application will be evaluated based on high school records such as GPA, class rank, courses taken and other relevant criteria. However, test scores can help in determining admissions decisions and scholarship opportunities.
NON-TRADITIONAL SECONDARY EDUCATION (NON-RANKING HIGH SCHOOLS, HOMESCHOOL & GED)
In accordance with Texas Senate Bill 1543, if you present evidence of the completion of a nontraditional secondary education without an official class rank, UTA will assign a class rank for you. This assigned class rank will be comparable to the average class rank of other applicants with equivalent SAT or ACT scores. Once the rank has been assigned, students must meet requirements above. UTA requires official transcript or proof of GED to show completion of a non traditional secondary degree.
English language requirements
Submit official TOEFL test scores if you are from a non-native English speaking country. The minimum acceptable TOEFL score is 550 for the paper based test, and 79 on the internet based test. For IELTS we require a minimum score of 6.5. UTA also accepts Duolingo with a required minimum score of 105.
University of Texas At Arlington Highlights
| University Type |
Public |
| Establish Year |
1895 |
| Location of Campuses |
Urban |
| Academic Calendar |
Semester Based |
| Campus accommodation |
Yes |
| Tuition Fee |
11968 USD |
| English Proficiency Tests |
IELTS and TOEFL |
| Graduation Rate |
51% |
| Acceptance Rate |
83% approximately |
| Financial Aid |
Available (Aids, Grants, and Scholarships) |
University of Texas Arlington Cost of Attendance
| Expenses |
Undergraduate (in USD) |
Graduate (in USD) |
| Tuition fee |
11,968 |
10,828 |
| Room & Board |
10,516 |
11,540 |
| Books and Supplies |
1,150 |
1,150 |
| Transportation |
3,066 |
3,066 |
| Health Insurance |
1,000 |
1,000 |
| Personal Expenses |
1,800 |
1,900 |
| Total |
29,500 |
29,484 |
