Doctor’s Degrees in Geophysics & Seismology
Education Levels of Geophysics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 63 people earned their doctor's degree in geophysics. This makes it the 185th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in geophysics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 73 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 63 |
| Master’s Degree | 56 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3 |
Earnings of Geophysics 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 geophysics students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in geophysics. About 60.3% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 38 |
| Women | 25 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of geophysics doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 17 |
| International Students | 34 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
Most Popular Geophysics Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 24 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in geophysics. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Houston tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for geophysics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 47,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 16 people received their doctor's degree in geophysics from UH. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for geophysics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Stanford University. Roughly 15,900 attend the school each year. 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, 12 people received their doctor's degree in geophysics from Stanford. About 25% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for geophysics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Chicago. Each year, around 17,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,801 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,145 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in geophysics from UChicago. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in geophysics. 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, 6 people received their doctor's degree in geophysics from University of Oklahoma.
The 5th most popular school in the country for geophysics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Colorado Boulder. 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, 5 people received their doctor's degree in geophysics from CU - Boulder. About 100% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Utah comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in geophysics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,175 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,353 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in geophysics from U of U.
Southern Methodist University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in geophysics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,212 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,590 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in geophysics from SMU.
The 6th most popular school in the country for geophysics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Alaska Fairbanks. Roughly 6,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,041 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in geophysics from UAF.
The 9th most popular school in the country for geophysics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - Los Angeles. Each year, around 44,500 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, 2 people received their doctor's degree in geophysics from UCLA. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for geophysics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Texas A&M University - College Station. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. 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, 2 people received their doctor's degree in geophysics from Texas A&M College Station.
University of Nevada - Reno comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in geophysics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,876 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,792 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in geophysics from UNR.
The 9th most popular school in the country for geophysics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is San Diego State University. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in geophysics from SDSU.
The 14th most popular school in the country for geophysics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Saint Louis University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,580 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in geophysics from SLU.
The 14th most popular school in the country for geophysics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is California Institute of Technology. Each year, around 2,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 1 people received their doctor's degree in geophysics from Caltech. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in geophysics. Each year, around 11,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 1 people received their doctor's degree in geophysics from MIT.
The 14th most popular school in the country for geophysics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - San Diego. Roughly 39,500 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, 1 people received their doctor's degree in geophysics from UCSD.
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in geophysics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,664 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,005 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in geophysics from New Mexico Tech.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to geophysics that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Geology & Earth Sciences | 497 |
| Chemical & Physical Oceanography | 109 |
| Other Geological & Earth Sciences | 74 |
| 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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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