Master’s Degrees in Geology & Earth Sciences
Education Levels of Geology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,122 people earned their master's degree in geology. This earns it the #131 spot on the list of the most popular master'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 Master’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 master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in geology. About 51.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 546 |
| Women | 576 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of geology master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 42 |
| Black or African American | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 128 |
| White | 696 |
| International Students | 134 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 82 |
Most Popular Geology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 189 colleges that offer a master’s degree in geology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for geology students seekinga master's degree is Mississippi State University. 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, 81 people received their master's degree in geology from Mississippi State. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.
Texas A&M University - College Station is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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, 50 people received their master's degree in geology from Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 62% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for geology majors who are seeking their master'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, 31 people received their master's degree in geology from Stanford. Of these students, 67% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for geology majors who are seeking their master's degree is The Graduate Center, CUNY. 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, 27 people received their master's degree in geology from The Graduate Center. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women.
Columbia University in the City of New York is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in geology. 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, 26 people received their master's degree in geology from Columbia. About 69% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Texas at Austin is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in geology. 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, 18 people received their master's degree in geology from UT Austin. Of these students, 60% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Oklahoma State University - Main Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geology. Each year, around 24,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,611 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in geology from OSU. Of these students, 56% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Louisiana at Lafayette comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geology. Roughly 16,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,407 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,511 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in geology from UL Lafayette. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for geology majors who are seeking their master'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 $5,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,903 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in geology from University of Oklahoma. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
Wright State University - Main Campus comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geology. Roughly 10,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in geology from Wright State University - Main Campus.
University of Kansas comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geology. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,596 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,488 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in geology from KU. About 29% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for geology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Washington - Seattle Campus. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in geology from UW Seattle.
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geology. Roughly 30,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in geology from UT Knoxville.
The 14th most popular school in the country for geology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Rice University. Each year, around 7,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,210 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,712 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in geology from Rice. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for geology majors who are seeking their master'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, 13 people received their master's degree in geology from UH. Of these students, 67% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - Irvine comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master'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, 13 people received their master's degree in geology from UC Irvine. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% were women.
Texas Tech University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geology. Each year, around 40,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in geology from Texas Tech.
University of North Carolina at Wilmington comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geology. Each year, around 17,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,443 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,979 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in geology from UNCW. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
Princeton University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geology. Roughly 7,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,710 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in geology from Princeton. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
University at Buffalo is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in geology. Roughly 32,300 attend the school each year. 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, 12 people received their master's degree in geology from University at Buffalo. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to geology that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Chemical & Physical Oceanography | 175 |
| Other Geological & Earth Sciences | 146 |
| Hydrology & Water Resources Science | 98 |
| Geophysics & Seismology | 56 |
| Geochemistry | 8 |
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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