Associate Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences
Education Levels of Geology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 126 people earned their associate degree in geology. This makes it the 176th most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in geology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 5,022 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,612 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 766 |
| Associate Degree | 126 |
| Graduate Certificate | 97 |
| Basic Certificate | 57 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 11 |
Earnings of Geology Majors With Associate Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for geology majors with their associate degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for geology students who are associate degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in geology. About 56.3% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 71 |
| Women | 55 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of geology associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
| White | 66 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 9 |
Most Popular Geology Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 121 colleges that offer an associate degree in geology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for geology students seekingan associate degree is Long Beach City College. Roughly 23,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their associate degree in geology from Long Beach City College. About 33% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The most popular school in the United States for geology students seekingan associate degree is Austin Community College District. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their associate degree in geology from Austin Community College District.
Middlesex County College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for geology majors who are seeking their associate degree. Each year, around 10,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their associate degree in geology from Middlesex County College. Of these students, 50% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for geology majors who are seeking their associate degree is Fullerton College. Each year, around 21,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their associate degree in geology from Fullerton College.
Cuesta College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in geology. Each year, around 10,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their associate degree in geology from Cuesta College.
The 7th most popular school in the country for geology majors who are seeking their associate degree is Salt Lake Community College. Each year, around 27,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their associate degree in geology from Salt Lake Community College.
The 7th most popular school in the country for geology majors who are seeking their associate degree is El Camino College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their associate degree in geology from El Camino College.
Palomar College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in geology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their associate degree in geology from Palomar College.
The 7th most popular school in the country for geology majors who are seeking their associate degree is Santa Barbara City College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their associate degree in geology from SBCC.
The 7th most popular school in the country for geology majors who are seeking their associate degree is Mesalands Community College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their associate degree in geology from Mesalands Community College.
Blackfeet Community College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in geology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their associate degree in geology from BCC. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
El Paso Community College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in geology. Each year, around 26,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their associate degree in geology from El Paso Community College. Of these students, 50% were women and 88% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Kingsborough Community College is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in geology. Each year, around 15,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their associate degree in geology from KCC.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to geology that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Physical Sciences | 2,318 |
| Physics | 1,298 |
| Chemistry | 1,052 |
| Other Physical Science | 22 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 13 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student 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 percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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