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Geological & Earth Sciences at University of California-Merced

What traits are you looking for in a school for Geological & Earth Sciences, consider the program at University of California-Merced. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of California-Merced sits in Merced, CA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 16 geological & earth sciences graduations were recorded at University of California-Merced.

Online Class Availability at University of California-Merced

Many students take online classes at University of California-Merced. Of 9,110 students, 2 (0%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 960 (11%) took at least some classes online.

Geological & Earth Sciences Rankings at University of California-Merced

Use these rankings to compare University of California-Merced’s Geological & Earth Sciences program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	California	#8 of 17
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#11 of 31
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#13 of 17
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#14 of 31
Best Value	Nationwide	#25 of 161
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#60 of 162

Earnings for Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates from University of California-Merced

Those who finish University of California-Merced’s Geological & Earth Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$40,306

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at University of California-Merced, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at University of California-Merced are 50% women (8) and 50% men (8).

Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Program at University of California-Merced

Of the 16 bachelor’s geological & earth sciences graduates at University of California-Merced, 50% were women (8) and 50% were men (8).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geological & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-Merced.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Hispanic / Latino	11
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
Two or More Races	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 94% of Geological & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-Merced, higher than the national average of 26%.*

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

More Specific Geological & Earth Sciences Concentrations at University of California-Merced

The Geological & Earth Sciences program at University of California-Merced includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Geology & Earth Sciences	16

Top-Paying Careers for Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates

Students who finish Geological & Earth Sciences program at University of California-Merced work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Geological & Earth Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists	$179,716
Natural Sciences Managers	$132,227
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians	$119,992
Clinical Research Coordinators	$110,931
Hydrologists	$96,513
Hydrologic Technicians	$92,011
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$72,801
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary	$69,509
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.