Master’s Degrees in Geophysics & Seismology
Education Levels of Geophysics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 56 people earned their master's degree in geophysics. This earns it the #576 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 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 Master’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 master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in geophysics. About 66.1% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 37 |
| Women | 19 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of geophysics master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 29 |
| International Students | 17 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Most Popular Geophysics Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 25 colleges that offer a master’s degree in geophysics. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for geophysics students seekinga master's degree is University of Houston. 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, 15 people received their master's degree in geophysics from UH.
Colorado School of Mines comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geophysics. Roughly 6,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,558 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in geophysics from Mines.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for geophysics majors who are seeking their master'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, 7 people received their master's degree in geophysics from Caltech.
University of California - Los Angeles comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geophysics. 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, 5 people received their master's degree in geophysics from UCLA. About 44% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geophysics. Roughly 27,700 attend the school each year. 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, 5 people received their master's degree in geophysics from University of Oklahoma. About 75% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Texas A&M University - Kingsville is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in geophysics. Roughly 6,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,137 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,409 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in geophysics from Texas A&M Kingsville. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Boise State University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geophysics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,941 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,645 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in geophysics from Boise State.
The 8th most popular school in the country for geophysics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Michigan Technological University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,429 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,669 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in geophysics from Michigan Tech.
The 10th most popular school in the country for geophysics majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Texas at El Paso. Roughly 24,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,865 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in geophysics from UTEP. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Saint Louis University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in geophysics. 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, 2 people received their master's degree in geophysics from SLU.
University of Chicago comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geophysics. 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, 2 people received their master's degree in geophysics from UChicago.
The 11th most popular school in the country for geophysics majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Utah. 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, 2 people received their master's degree in geophysics from U of U.
University of Nevada - Reno comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master'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, 1 people received their master's degree in geophysics from UNR.
The 14th most popular school in the country for geophysics majors who are seeking their master's degree is New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology. 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, 1 people received their master's degree in geophysics from New Mexico Tech.
Boston College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geophysics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,410 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,784 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in geophysics from Boston College.
University of Wyoming comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geophysics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,980 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,460 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in geophysics from UW.
The 14th most popular school in the country for geophysics majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Alaska Fairbanks. 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, 1 people received their master's degree in geophysics from UAF.
Stanford University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in geophysics. 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, 1 people received their master's degree in geophysics from Stanford. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Texas A&M University - College Station comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geophysics. 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, 0 people received their master's degree in geophysics from Texas A&M College Station.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to geophysics that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Geology & Earth Sciences | 1,122 |
| Chemical & Physical Oceanography | 175 |
| Other Geological & Earth Sciences | 146 |
| Paleontology | 98 |
| Hydrology & Water Resources Science | 98 |
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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