Associate Degrees in Geology & Earth Sciences
Education Levels of Geology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 119 people earned their associate degree in geology. This earns it the #347 spot on the list of the most popular associate 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 | 4,075 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,122 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 497 |
| Associate Degree | 119 |
| Graduate Certificate | 23 |
| Basic Certificate | 22 |
Earnings of Geology Majors With Associate Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for geology majors who have their associate degree is not available.
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 | 67 |
| Women | 52 |
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 | 61 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 7 |
Most Popular Geology Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 116 colleges that offer an associate degree in geology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Long Beach City 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 23,100 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 Long Beach City College. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
Austin Community College District tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for geology majors who are seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their associate degree in geology from Austin Community College District.
The most popular school in the United States for geology students seekingan associate degree is Middlesex County College. Roughly 10,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their associate degree in geology from Middlesex County College. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% 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 Cuesta College. Roughly 10,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their associate degree in geology from Cuesta College.
Fullerton College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in geology. Roughly 21,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their associate degree in geology from Fullerton College.
Salt Lake Community College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in geology. Roughly 27,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their associate degree in geology from Salt Lake Community College.
El Camino 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 El Camino College.
Palomar 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 Palomar College.
Santa Barbara City 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 SBCC.
El Paso Community College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in geology. Roughly 26,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their associate degree in geology from El Paso Community College. About 50% of this group were women, and 88% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Kingsborough Community College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in geology. Roughly 15,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their associate degree in geology from KCC.
Ventura College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in geology. Roughly 11,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their associate degree in geology from Ventura College. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to geology that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Hydrology & Water Resources Science | 3 |
| Other Geological & Earth Sciences | 2 |
| Paleontology | 1 |
| Chemical & Physical Oceanography | 1 |
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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