Master’s Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences
Education Levels of Geology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,612 people earned their master's degree in geology. This makes it the 82nd most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in geology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 5,022 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,612 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 766 |
| Associate Degree | 126 |
| Graduate Certificate | 97 |
| Basic Certificate | 57 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 11 |
Earnings of Geology Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in geology is $69,249. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $65,338 to a high of $82,218.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in geology. About 50.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 794 |
| Women | 818 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of geology master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 60 |
| Black or African American | 53 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 170 |
| White | 1,002 |
| International Students | 214 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 113 |
Most Popular Geology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 209 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. Of these students, 55% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Mississippi State University geology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $69,249.
Texas A&M University - College Station comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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, 64 people received their master's degree in geology from Texas A&M College Station. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 46% were women. Data shows that Texas A&M College Station graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $69,249.
Colorado School of Mines is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in geology. Each year, around 6,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 50 people received their master's degree in geology from Mines. About 49% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Colorado School of Mines geology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $69,249.
University of California - San Diego is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in geology. Each year, around 39,500 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, 38 people received their master's degree in geology from UCSD. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 46% were women. Data shows that UCSD graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $69,249.
Stanford University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geology. 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, 38 people received their master's degree in geology from Stanford. Around 62% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women. Data shows that Stanford graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $69,249.
The 6th 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, 28 people received their master's degree in geology from UH. Of these students, 48% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UH graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $69,249.
The 7th 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. Of these students, 47% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in geology at The Graduate Center, CUNY make a median salary of 69,249.
The 8th most popular school in the country for geology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. 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. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women. Data shows that Columbia graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $69,249.
University of Arizona is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in geology. Each year, around 45,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in geology from University of Arizona. About 62% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Arizona geology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $69,249.
The 10th most popular school in the country for geology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Georgia State University. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,158 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in geology from Georgia State. About 48% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Georgia State University geology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $69,249.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geology. 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, 23 people received their master's degree in geology from UW Seattle. Of these students, 31% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UW Seattle graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $69,249.
University of Southern Mississippi is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in geology. Roughly 14,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,508 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in geology from Southern Miss. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women. University of Southern Mississippi geology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $69,249.
The 13th 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, 20 people received their master's degree in geology from University of Oklahoma. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women. University of Oklahoma Norman Campus geology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $69,249.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geology. Each year, around 34,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,132 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in geology from Louisiana State University. About 57% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College geology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $69,249.
Florida State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geology. Roughly 43,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in geology from Florida State. Of these students, 61% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Florida State University geology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $69,249.
The 16th most popular school in the country for geology majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Texas at Austin. 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. About 60% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. The University of Texas at Austin geology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $69,249.
The 16th most popular school in the country for geology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of North Carolina at Wilmington. 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, 18 people received their master's degree in geology from UNCW. About 41% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UNCW graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $69,249.
University of Hawaii at Manoa is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in geology. Roughly 18,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,304 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in geology from UH Manoa. About 79% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in geology at University of Hawaii at Manoa make a median salary of 69,249.
Oklahoma State University - Main Campus comes in at #18 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. About 56% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that OSU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $69,249.
Wright State University - Main Campus is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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. Wright State University - Main Campus geology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $69,249.
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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 |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 2,413 |
| Physics | 2,152 |
| Materials Sciences | 279 |
| Atmospheric Sciences | 258 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 253 |
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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