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Geophysics & Seismology at Stanford University

If you plan to study Geophysics & Seismology, consider the program at Stanford University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Stanford University sits in Stanford, CA.

During the most recent reporting year, 16 geophysics & seismology graduations were recorded at Stanford University.

Online Class Availability at Stanford University

Distance learning is available at Stanford University. Of 18,625 students, 350 (2%) studied exclusively online and 854 (5%) took at least some classes online.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Geophysics & Seismology graduates at Stanford University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Geophysics & Seismology graduates at Stanford University are 25% women (4) and 75% men (12).

Geophysics & Seismology Bachelor’s Program at Stanford University

Of the 3 bachelor’s geophysics & seismology degrees awarded at Stanford University, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geophysics & Seismology bachelor’s degree recipients at Stanford University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Hispanic / Latino	1

Minority students account for 33% of Geophysics & Seismology bachelor’s degree recipients at Stanford University, below the national average of 57%.*

Geophysics & Seismology Master’s Program at Stanford University

Of the 7 master’s geophysics & seismology graduates at Stanford University, 29% were women (2) and 71% were men (5).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geophysics & Seismology master’s degree recipients at Stanford University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
International (Nonresident)	4

Geophysics & Seismology Doctoral Program at Stanford University

Of the 6 doctoral geophysics & seismology degrees awarded at Stanford University, 17% were women (1) and 83% were men (5).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geophysics & Seismology doctoral degree recipients at Stanford University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
International (Nonresident)	2

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

Top-Paying Careers for Geophysics & Seismology Graduates

Those who complete Geophysics & Seismology program at Stanford University work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Geophysics & Seismology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists	$179,716
Natural Sciences Managers	$132,227
Clinical Research Coordinators	$110,931
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$72,801
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers	$58,500

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.