Bachelor’s Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences
Education Levels of Geology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 5,022 people earned their bachelor's degree in geology. This makes it the 80th most popular bachelor's 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 Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in geology is $39,685. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $37,730 to a high of $43,802.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in geology is $24,692. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $34,200 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $22,290.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $294.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in geology. About 51.5% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,586 |
| Women | 2,436 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of geology bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 184 |
| Black or African American | 140 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 639 |
| White | 3,475 |
| International Students | 174 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 410 |
Most Popular Geology Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 451 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in geology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Washington State University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for geology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Each year, around 31,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,976 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,675 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 112 people received their bachelor's degree in geology from Wazzu. About 52% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Wazzu graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $39,685.
Mississippi State University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in geology. Roughly 22,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,665 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,665 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their bachelor's degree in geology from Mississippi State. About 43% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in geology at Mississippi State University make a median salary of 39,685.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in geology. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 95 people received their bachelor's degree in geology from Penn State University Park. About 34% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus geology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $39,685.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in geology. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their bachelor's degree in geology from UW Seattle. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women. Data shows that UW Seattle graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $39,685.
Southern New Hampshire University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in geology. Roughly 134,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their bachelor's degree in geology from SNHU. About 49% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in geology at Southern New Hampshire University make a median salary of 39,685.
Texas A&M University - College Station comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in geology. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their bachelor's degree in geology from Texas A&M College Station. About 40% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Texas A&M College Station graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $39,685.
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in geology. Roughly 32,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,154 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their bachelor's degree in geology from Pitt. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in geology at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus make a median salary of 39,685.
The 8th most popular school in the country for geology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their bachelor's degree in geology from UNC Charlotte. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 46% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in geology at University of North Carolina at Charlotte make a median salary of 39,685.
Oregon State University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in geology. Roughly 32,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,145 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their bachelor's degree in geology from Oregon State. Of these students, 47% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Oregon State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $39,685.
University of California - Irvine comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in geology. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their bachelor's degree in geology from UC Irvine. Of these students, 80% were women and 68% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UC Irvine graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $39,685.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in geology. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their bachelor's degree in geology from U-M. About 61% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in geology at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor make a median salary of 39,685.
Western Washington University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in geology. Each year, around 15,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,997 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,167 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their bachelor's degree in geology from WWU. About 49% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that WWU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $39,685.
University of Colorado Boulder is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in geology. Roughly 37,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,910 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,849 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their bachelor's degree in geology from CU - Boulder. Of these students, 20% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in geology at University of Colorado Boulder make a median salary of 39,685.
University of California - Santa Barbara is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in geology. Each year, around 26,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their bachelor's degree in geology from UCSB. Of these students, 48% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UCSB graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $39,685.
The 16th most popular school in the country for geology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of California - Santa Cruz. Each year, around 19,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their bachelor's degree in geology from UC Santa Cruz. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women. University of California - Santa Cruz geology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $39,685.
The 16th most popular school in the country for geology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University at Buffalo. Roughly 32,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their bachelor's degree in geology from University at Buffalo. About 53% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University at Buffalo geology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $39,685.
The 18th most popular school in the country for geology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Houston. Roughly 47,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,685 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their bachelor's degree in geology from UH. Of these students, 42% were women and 68% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in geology at University of Houston make a median salary of 39,685.
The 19th most popular school in the country for geology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Binghamton University. Each year, around 18,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their bachelor's degree in geology from Binghamton University. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Binghamton University geology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $39,685.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in geology. Each year, around 34,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,132 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their bachelor's degree in geology from Louisiana State University. Of these students, 70% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Louisiana State University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $39,685.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to geology that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 13,247 |
| Physics | 7,715 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 1,035 |
| Atmospheric Sciences | 828 |
| General Physical Sciences | 356 |
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.
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