Doctor’s Degrees in Geology & Earth Sciences
Education Levels of Geology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 497 people earned their doctor's degree in geology. This earns it the #55 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 | 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 Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for geology students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in geology. About 55.3% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 275 |
| Women | 222 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of geology doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 265 |
| International Students | 143 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 40 |
Most Popular Geology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 120 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in geology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Columbia University in the City of New York tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for geology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their doctor's degree in geology from Columbia. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% were women.
The Graduate Center, CUNY is the 2nd 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in geology from The Graduate Center. About 67% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd 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 $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in geology from UT Austin. About 57% of this group were women, and 4% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Houston is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in geology. 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, 15 people received their doctor's degree in geology from UH. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 5th 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 $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in geology from Ohio State.
University of California - Berkeley comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in geology. Roughly 42,300 attend the school each year. 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, 10 people received their doctor's degree in geology from UC Berkeley.
The 7th most popular school in the country for geology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Southern California. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in geology from USC.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor'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, 9 people received their doctor's degree in geology from U-M. Of these students, 78% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Virginia Tech is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in geology. Each year, around 37,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in geology from Virginia Tech. Of these students, 29% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - Irvine comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in geology. 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, 9 people received their doctor's degree in geology from UC Irvine.
The 11th most popular school in the country for geology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Oregon. Each year, around 21,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,659 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in geology from UO. About 33% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in geology. Each year, around 52,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in geology from UIUC. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for geology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Purdue University - Main Campus. Each year, around 46,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in geology from Purdue. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree 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, 8 people received their doctor's degree in geology from Penn State University Park.
University of Colorado Boulder comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees 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, 8 people received their doctor's degree in geology from CU - Boulder. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
The 16th 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 $59,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in geology from MIT. Of these students, 43% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Maryland - College Park comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in geology. Each year, around 40,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,889 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in geology from UMCP.
California Institute of Technology is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in geology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,816 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,816 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in geology from Caltech. About 100% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 16th most popular school in the country for geology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Hawaii at Manoa. Roughly 18,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,304 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in geology from UH Manoa.
University of New Mexico - Main Campus is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in geology. Roughly 22,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,803 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,287 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in geology from UNM. Around 17% 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 doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Chemical & Physical Oceanography | 109 |
| Other Geological & Earth Sciences | 74 |
| Geophysics & Seismology | 63 |
| Hydrology & Water Resources Science | 22 |
| Geochemistry | 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.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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