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Geophysics in California

Geophysics Schools in California

49 Geophysics students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

A Geophysics major is the 485th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Geophysics Majors in California

Geophysics majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 21
Master’s Degree 15
Bachelor’s Degree 13

Gender Distribution

In California, a geophysics major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of geophysics majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.2%
  • Black or African American: 2.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.2%
  • White: 38.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 30.6%
  • Other Races: 8.2%
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Jobs for Geophysics Grads in California

13,280 people in the state and 100,540 in the nation are employed in jobs related to geophysics.

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Wages for Geophysics Jobs in California

A typical salary for a geophysics grad in the state is $124,250, compared to a typical salary of $107,800 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in California that offer geophysics degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. A typical student attending UC Berkeley will pay a net price of $17,371. 70% of the teachers are full time.

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13 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
44,589 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,637. The full-time teacher rate is 73%.

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13 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
15,953 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $10,851. The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at Stanford. Of all the students who attend this school, 68% get financial aid.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
2,240 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $16,550. The full-time teacher rate is 94%. Of all the students who attend this school, 71% get financial aid.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
26,434 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 90% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1. A typical student attending UCR will pay a net price of $14,306.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
36,334 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 50%. 25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
39,576 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 88%. Most students complete their degree in 4.29 years. 61% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Geophysics Careers in CA

Some of the careers geophysics majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 6% $113,590

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to geophysics.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Geology & Earth Sciences 703
Other Geological & Earth Sciences 107
Chemical & Physical Oceanography 86
Hydrology & Water Resources Science 27
Geochemistry 14

View all majors related to Geophysics

View Nationwide Geophysics Report

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