Doctor’s Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences
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Education Levels of Geology Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 734 students earned their doctor's degree in geology. This earns it the #37 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
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 Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in geology is $56,185. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $55,569 to a high of $56,802.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for geology majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in geology. About 55.6% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 408 |
| Women | 326 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of geology doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
| White | 360 |
| International Students | 259 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 49 |
Most Popular Geology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 141 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in geology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for geology students seekinga doctor'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 $8,713 per year. The geology program at University of Houston awarded 31 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 35% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Stanford University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in geology. Each year, around 15,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,473 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,315 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 29 doctor's degrees were handed out to geology majors at Stanford. Of these students, 45% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - San Diego is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in geology. Each year, around 39,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 doctor's degrees were handed out to geology majors at UCSD. About 50% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Columbia University in the City of New York is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in geology. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. The geology program at Columbia University in the City of New York awarded 21 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 62% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The Graduate Center, CUNY is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in geology. Roughly 9,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,930 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 doctor's degrees were handed out to geology majors at The Graduate Center. About 56% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Miami is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in geology. Roughly 17,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,112 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,834 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 people received their doctor's degree in geology from U Miami. About 25% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in geology. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,927 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,605 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 doctor's degrees were handed out to geology majors at UW Seattle. About 50% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for geology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The University of Texas at Austin. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,752 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,050 per year. The geology program at The University of Texas at Austin awarded 15 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 27% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in geology. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. The geology program at Ohio State University - Main Campus awarded 14 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 64% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for geology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Roughly 11,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $55,510 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 people received their doctor's degree in geology from MIT. About 64% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
California Institute of Technology is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in geology. Roughly 2,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,364 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,364 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 people received their doctor's degree in geology from Caltech. Of these students, 36% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Colorado Boulder is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in geology. Roughly 37,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,806 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,168 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 doctor's degrees were handed out to geology majors at CU - Boulder.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 doctor's degrees were handed out to geology majors at Louisiana State University. About 25% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for geology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Oklahoma Norman Campus. Each year, around 27,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,034 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 people received their doctor's degree in geology from University of Oklahoma.
The 13th most popular school in the country for geology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of South Florida - Main Campus. Roughly 50,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,559 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,350 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 doctor's degrees were handed out to geology majors at USF Tampa. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
The 16th most popular school in the country for geology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Texas A&M University - College Station. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,578 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 doctor's degrees were handed out to geology majors at Texas A&M College Station. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in geology. Each year, around 30,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,019 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,552 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 doctor's degrees were handed out to geology majors at UNC Chapel Hill. Of these students, 50% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - Santa Cruz comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in geology. Each year, around 19,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The geology program at University of California - Santa Cruz awarded 10 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 60% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Berkeley is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in geology. Roughly 42,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 doctor's degrees were handed out to geology majors at UC Berkeley. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 10% were women.
University of Rhode Island is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in geology. Roughly 17,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,454 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 doctor's degrees were handed out to geology majors at URI. About 44% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to geology that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 2,721 |
| Physics | 1,752 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 170 |
| Materials Sciences | 144 |
| Atmospheric Sciences | 125 |
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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