Master’s Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences
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Education Levels of Geology Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,663 students 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 | 5,119 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,663 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 734 |
| Associate Degree | 127 |
| Graduate Certificate | 94 |
| Basic Certificate | 66 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 18 |
Earnings of Geology Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in geology is $58,235. 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 $48,811 to a high of $64,543.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in geology. About 51.8% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 862 |
| Women | 801 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of geology master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 52 |
| Black or African American | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 131 |
| White | 1,118 |
| International Students | 218 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 103 |
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 $9,110 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,110 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 81 people received their master's degree in geology from Mississippi State. Of these students, 52% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $8,578 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 64 people received their master's degree in geology from Texas A&M College Station. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.
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 $17,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,154 per year. The geology program at Colorado School of Mines awarded 50 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 38 master's degrees were handed out to geology majors at UCSD. Of these students, 58% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $55,473 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,315 per year. The geology program at Stanford University awarded 38 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 71% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $8,713 per year. The geology program at University of Houston awarded 28 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 32% were women.
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. The geology program at The Graduate Center, CUNY awarded 27 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
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 $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 master's degrees were handed out to geology majors at Columbia. Of these students, 81% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $10,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,106 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 master's degrees were handed out to geology majors at University of Arizona. Of these students, 40% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The geology program at Georgia State University awarded 23 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women.
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 $10,927 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,605 per year. The geology program at University of Washington - Seattle Campus awarded 23 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 78% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $9,094 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,094 per year. The geology program at University of Southern Mississippi awarded 21 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 43% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,034 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 people received their master's degree in geology from University of Oklahoma. Of these students, 50% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 master's degrees were handed out to geology majors at Louisiana State University. About 45% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 19 people received their master's degree in geology from Florida State. About 58% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $11,752 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,050 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 people received their master's degree in geology from UT Austin. About 22% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $4,719 per year. The geology program at University of North Carolina at Wilmington awarded 18 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 56% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 16 people received their master's degree in geology from UH Manoa. About 50% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 master's degrees were handed out to geology majors at OSU. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women.
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 $9,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,298 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 master's degrees were handed out to geology majors at Wright State University - Main Campus. About 47% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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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 | 2,246 |
| Physics | 1,949 |
| Materials Sciences | 270 |
| Atmospheric Sciences | 213 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 187 |
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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