Geological & Earth Sciences at California State University - Los Angeles
Cal State LA is located in Los Angeles, California and has a total student population of 26,745. In the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 students received a bachelor's degree in geology from Cal State LA.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Geological & Earth Sciences section at the bottom of this page.
Featured schools near , edit
Cal State LA Geological & Earth Sciences Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Geology
- Master’s Degree in Geology
Cal State LA Geological & Earth Sciences Rankings
The following rankings from College Factual show how the geology progam at Cal State LA compares to programs at other colleges and universities.
Note: While rankings may be a good starting point when you're researching a school, they don't necessarily highlight all of a school's strengths. Don't forget to check out the other details that are available for a school to see if it has what you're looking for in a program.
Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings
The geology major at Cal State LA is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Geological & Earth Sciences. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 58 |
| Most Popular Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 153 |
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in geology from Cal State LA. This makes it the #154 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Geology Student Demographics at Cal State LA
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at California State University - Los Angeles.
Cal State LA Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Program
Prospective students may be interested in knowing that this school graduates 66% more racial-ethnic minorities in its geology bachelor's program than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from California State University - Los Angeles with a bachelor's in geology.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 2 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
Cal State LA Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Program
In the geology master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of degree recipients. That is 11% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from California State University - Los Angeles with a master's in geology.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Cal State LA also has a doctoral program available in geology. In 2021, 0 student graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.
Related Majors
Careers That Geology Grads May Go Into
A degree in geology can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for CA, the home state for California State University - Los Angeles.
| Occupation | Jobs in CA | Average Salary in CA |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Sciences Managers | 7,870 | $168,790 |
| Geoscientists | 4,100 | $97,550 |
| Chemistry Professors | 1,570 | $116,530 |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors | 1,310 | $124,250 |
| Hydrologists | 730 | $99,080 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Justefrain under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
Featured Schools
Request Info
|
Southern New Hampshire University You have goals. Southern New Hampshire University can help you get there. Whether you need a bachelor's degree to get into a career or want a master's degree to move up in your current career, SNHU has an online program for you. Find your degree from over 200 online programs. Learn More > |
Course Advisor provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© Course Advisor – All Rights Reserved.