Bachelor’s Degrees in Geology & Earth Sciences
Education Levels of Geology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 4,075 people earned their bachelor's degree in geology. This makes it the 92nd 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 | 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 Bachelor’s 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 bachelor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in geology. About 52.5% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,141 |
| Women | 1,934 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of geology bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 142 |
| Black or African American | 101 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 531 |
| White | 2,824 |
| International Students | 141 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 336 |
Most Popular Geology Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 421 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.
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.
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, 83 people received their bachelor's degree in geology from Penn State University Park. About 30% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in geology. 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.
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, 52 people received their bachelor's degree in geology from Texas A&M College Station. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women.
University of California - Irvine comes in at #7 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.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree 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.
The 9th most popular school in the country for geology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus. 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, 47 people received their bachelor's degree in geology from Pitt. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for geology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Colorado Boulder. 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.
Western Washington University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree 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, 45 people received their bachelor's degree in geology from WWU. About 46% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th 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.
Binghamton University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in geology. 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.
University of California - Santa Barbara comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees 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, 40 people received their bachelor's degree in geology from UCSB. Around 49% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 49% were women.
The 15th most popular school in the country for geology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Wisconsin - Madison. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their bachelor's degree in geology from UW - Madison. Of these students, 45% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 15th most popular school in the country for geology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is West Virginia University. Each year, around 26,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,648 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,908 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their bachelor's degree in geology from WVU. About 36% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Montana State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in geology. Each year, around 16,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,056 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,451 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their bachelor's degree in geology from MSU Bozeman. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 26% were women.
James Madison University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in geology. Roughly 21,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,914 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,856 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their bachelor's degree in geology from JMU. Of these students, 54% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 19th most popular school in the country for geology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Stanford University. Each year, around 15,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,731 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,746 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their bachelor's degree in geology from Stanford. Of these students, 61% were women and 54% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 20th 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, 32 people received their bachelor's degree in geology from UH. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women.
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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 |
|---|---|
| Other Geological & Earth Sciences | 584 |
| Chemical & Physical Oceanography | 234 |
| Geophysics & Seismology | 73 |
| Hydrology & Water Resources Science | 35 |
| Geochemistry | 12 |
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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