Other Geological & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degrees
A doctor’s degree in Other Geological & Earth Sciences is offered at 87 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Other Geological & Earth Sciences. This degree is more popular with female students, and about21% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 42.4% of Other Geological & Earth Sciences graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Other Geological & Earth Sciences Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 863 students earned theirOther Geological & Earth Sciences majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Other Geological & Earth Sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 16 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 581 |
| Master’s Degree | 200 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 66 |
Earnings of Other Geological & Earth Sciences Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Other Geological & Earth Sciences of $54,219 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $42,682 |
| 4 years | $54,219 |
| 5 years | $61,701 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Other Geological & Earth Sciences students with their doctor’s degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor’s degree in Other Geological & Earth Sciences. About 53.0% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 31 |
| Women | 35 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Other Geological & Earth Sciences graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24 | 36.4% |
| Asian | 4 | 6.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 | 6.1% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 4.5% |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 4.5% |
| International Students | 28 | 42.4% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 42.4% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Other Geological & Earth Sciences Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 114 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Other Geological & Earth Sciences. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Other Geological & Earth Sciences students seeking a doctor's degree is Southern New Hampshire University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people received their doctor's degree in Other Geological & Earth Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Other Geological & Earth Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida Atlantic University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Other Geological & Earth Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their doctor's degree in Other Geological & Earth Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Other Geological & Earth Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Other Geological & Earth Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their doctor's degree in Other Geological & Earth Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Other Geological & Earth Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their doctor's degree in Other Geological & Earth Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Other Geological & Earth Sciences. This school awarded 34 doctor's degrees in Other Geological & Earth Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Other Geological & Earth Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their doctor's degree in Other Geological & Earth Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Oregon State University is a popular choice for Other Geological & Earth Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 27 doctor's degrees in Other Geological & Earth Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Stanford University is a popular choice for Other Geological & Earth Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their doctor's degree in Other Geological & Earth Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia State University is a popular choice for Other Geological & Earth Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their doctor's degree in Other Geological & Earth Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Cornell University is a popular choice for Other Geological & Earth Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 21 doctor's degrees in Other Geological & Earth Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Eastern Connecticut State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Other Geological & Earth Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in Other Geological & Earth Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Other Geological & Earth Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lehigh University is a popular choice for Other Geological & Earth Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in Other Geological & Earth Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Missouri State University-Springfield comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Other Geological & Earth Sciences. This school awarded 19 doctor's degrees in Other Geological & Earth Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Other Geological & Earth Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a popular choice for Other Geological & Earth Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 19 doctor's degrees in Other Geological & Earth Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Other Geological & Earth Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Old Dominion University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Other Geological & Earth Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in Other Geological & Earth Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Rhode Island is a popular choice for Other Geological & Earth Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in Other Geological & Earth Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Other Geological & Earth Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at San Antonio is a popular choice for Other Geological & Earth Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 16 doctor's degrees in Other Geological & Earth Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Other Geological & Earth Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Missouri University of Science and Technology is a popular choice for Other Geological & Earth Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in Other Geological & Earth Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Other Geological & Earth Sciences. This school awarded 14 doctor's degrees in Other Geological & Earth Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbus State University is a popular choice for Other Geological & Earth Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 14 doctor's degrees in Other Geological & Earth Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Other Geological & Earth Sciences that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Geology/Earth Science, General | 5,715 |
| Oceanography, Chemical and Physical | 569 |
| Hydrology and Water Resources Science | 220 |
| Geophysics and Seismology | 197 |
| Geochemistry | 33 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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