Geology & Earth Sciences Master’s Degrees
There are 435 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Geology & Earth Sciences. This degree is more popular with male students, and about24% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 15.5% of Geology & Earth Sciences graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Geology & Earth Sciences Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 5,715 degrees were awarded toGeology & 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 (this page) | 1,235 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 492 |
Earnings of Geology & Earth Sciences Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Geology & Earth Sciences of $54,219 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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)
The data on debt ranges for Geology & Earth Sciences majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 50.3% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 590 |
| Women | 583 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Geology & Earth Sciences graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 709 | 60.4% |
| Asian | 42 | 3.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 121 | 10.3% |
| Black or African American | 31 | 2.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 47 | 4.0% |
| Race Unknown | 38 | 3.2% |
| International Students | 182 | 15.5% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 15.5% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Geology & Earth Sciences Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 553 colleges that offer a master’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 master's degree is Mississippi State University. This school awarded 147 master's degrees in Geology & Earth Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Geology & Earth Sciences. This school awarded 119 master's degrees in Geology & Earth Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Geology & Earth Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their master's degree in Geology & Earth Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Geology & Earth Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York is a popular choice for Geology & Earth Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their master'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.
University of California-Irvine comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Geology & Earth Sciences. This school awarded 71 master's degrees in Geology & Earth Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Geology & Earth Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for Geology & Earth Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their master's degree in Geology & Earth Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Geology & Earth Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Geology & Earth Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 68 master'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 Arizona comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Geology & Earth Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their master's degree in Geology & Earth Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 67 master'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 master's degrees in Geology & Earth Sciences. This school awarded 67 master'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.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for Geology & Earth Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their master's degree in Geology & Earth Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Geology & Earth Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Geology & Earth Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their master'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.
Montana State University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Geology & Earth Sciences. This school awarded 64 master'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.
Stanford University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Geology & Earth Sciences. This school awarded 63 master's degrees in Geology & Earth Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 59 master'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 Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Geology & Earth Sciences. This school awarded 55 master'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 is a popular choice for Geology & Earth Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 53 master'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-San Diego comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Geology & Earth Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their master'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.
Ohio University-Main Campus comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Geology & Earth Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their master'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.
University of Houston is a popular choice for Geology & Earth Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 48 master'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.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Geology & Earth Sciences that also offer master’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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