Associate Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences
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Education Levels of Geology Majors
In 2020-2021, 127 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 | 5,119 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,663 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 734 |
| Associate Degree | 127 |
| Graduate Certificate | 94 |
| Basic Certificate | 66 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 18 |
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 women than men pursue their associate degree in geology. About 53.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 59 |
| Women | 68 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of geology associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 |
| White | 68 |
| International Students | 3 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 10 |
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 associate degrees were handed out to geology majors at Long Beach City College. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.
The most popular school in the United States for geology students seekingan associate degree is Austin Community College District. Roughly 39,800 attend the school each year. The geology program at Austin Community College District awarded 5 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
San Juan 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 5,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their associate degree in geology from SJC. About 20% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their associate degree in geology from Middlesex County College. About 20% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their associate degree in geology from Fullerton College. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their associate degree in geology from Cuesta College. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 associate degrees were handed out to geology majors at 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. Each year, around 20,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 associate degrees were handed out to geology majors at El Camino College. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
Crafton Hills College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in geology. Roughly 6,000 attend the school each year. The geology program at Crafton Hills College awarded 3 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 33% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Palomar College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in geology. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their associate degree in geology from Palomar College. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th most popular school in the country for geology majors who are seeking their associate degree is Folsom Lake College. Each year, around 9,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their associate degree in geology from Folsom Lake. Of these students, 67% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th most popular school in the country for geology majors who are seeking their associate degree is San Diego Miramar College. The geology program at San Diego Miramar College awarded 3 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
The 7th most popular school in the country for geology majors who are seeking their associate degree is Santa Barbara City College. Roughly 12,500 attend the school each year. The geology program at Santa Barbara City College awarded 3 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
Rose State College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in geology. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their associate degree in geology from RSC.
The 7th most popular school in the country for geology majors who are seeking their associate degree is Mesalands Community College. Roughly 700 attend the school each year. The geology program at Mesalands Community College awarded 3 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 33% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Blackfeet Community College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in geology. Roughly 400 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their associate degree in geology from BCC. About 33% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 associate degrees were handed out to geology majors at El Paso Community College. Of these students, 67% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
American River College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in geology. Roughly 25,400 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their associate degree in geology from American River.
Vermilion Community College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in geology. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their associate degree in geology from Vermilion Community College.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their associate degree in geology from KCC. Of these students, 50% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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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 | 3,395 |
| Physics | 1,630 |
| Chemistry | 1,178 |
| Other Physical Science | 73 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 23 |
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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