Geology & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degrees
A doctor’s degree in Geology & Earth Sciences is offered at 435 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Geology & Earth Sciences. This degree is more popular with female students, and about21% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 25.8% of Geology & Earth Sciences graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Geology & Earth Sciences Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 5,715 students earned theirGeology & Earth Sciences majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Geology & Earth Sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 1 |
| Associate’s Degree | 132 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 3,855 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,235 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 492 |
Earnings of Geology & Earth Sciences Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Geology & Earth Sciences of $54,219 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $42,682 |
| 4 years | $54,219 |
| 5 years | $61,701 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Geology & Earth Sciences students with their doctor’s degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 50.2% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 245 |
| Women | 247 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Geology & Earth Sciences graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 260 | 52.8% |
| Asian | 26 | 5.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 7.9% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 14 | 2.8% |
| Race Unknown | 17 | 3.5% |
| International Students | 127 | 25.8% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 25.8% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Geology & Earth Sciences Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 553 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Geology & Earth Sciences. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Geology & Earth Sciences students seeking a doctor's degree is Mississippi State University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 147 people received their doctor's degree in Geology & Earth Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Geology & Earth Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Washington State University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Geology & Earth Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 119 people received their doctor's degree in Geology & Earth Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Geology & Earth Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Geology & Earth Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their doctor's degree in Geology & Earth Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Geology & Earth Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Geology & Earth Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their doctor's degree in Geology & Earth Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Geology & Earth Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Geology & Earth Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their doctor's degree in Geology & Earth Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Geology & Earth Sciences. This school awarded 70 doctor's degrees in Geology & Earth Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Geology & Earth Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Geology & Earth Sciences. This school awarded 68 doctor's degrees in Geology & Earth Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Geology & Earth Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona is a popular choice for Geology & Earth Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 68 doctor's degrees in Geology & Earth Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Geology & Earth Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Geology & Earth Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 67 doctor's degrees in Geology & Earth Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Cruz comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Geology & Earth Sciences. This school awarded 67 doctor's degrees in Geology & Earth Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Geology & Earth Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Geology & Earth Sciences. This school awarded 65 doctor's degrees in Geology & Earth Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Geology & Earth Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a popular choice for Geology & Earth Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their doctor's degree in Geology & Earth Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Geology & Earth Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Montana State University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Geology & Earth Sciences. This school awarded 64 doctor's degrees in Geology & Earth Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Geology & Earth Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Stanford University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Geology & Earth Sciences. This school awarded 63 doctor's degrees in Geology & Earth Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Geology & Earth Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Western Washington University is a popular choice for Geology & Earth Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 59 doctor's degrees in Geology & Earth Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Geology & Earth Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Geology & Earth Sciences. This school awarded 55 doctor's degrees in Geology & Earth Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Barbara comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Geology & Earth Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their doctor's degree in Geology & Earth Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Geology & Earth Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Diego comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Geology & Earth Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their doctor's degree in Geology & Earth Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Geology & Earth Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio University-Main Campus comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Geology & Earth Sciences. This school awarded 50 doctor's degrees in Geology & Earth Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Geology & Earth Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Houston comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Geology & Earth Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their doctor's degree in Geology & Earth Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Geology & Earth Sciences that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other | 863 |
| Oceanography, Chemical and Physical | 569 |
| Hydrology and Water Resources Science | 220 |
| Geophysics and Seismology | 197 |
| Geochemistry | 33 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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