Master’s Degrees in Other Geological & Earth Sciences/Geosciences
Education Levels of Other Geological & Earth Sciences/Geosciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 146 people earned their master's degree in other geological & earth sciences/geosciences. This makes it the 467th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in other geological & earth sciences/geosciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 584 |
| Master’s Degree | 146 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 74 |
| Graduate Certificate | 46 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 11 |
| Basic Certificate | 10 |
| Associate Degree | 2 |
Earnings of Other Geological & Earth Sciences/Geosciences 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
The data on debt ranges for other geological & earth sciences/geosciences majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in other geological & earth sciences/geosciences. About 52.7% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 77 |
| Women | 69 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of other geological & earth sciences/geosciences master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 82 |
| International Students | 25 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 8 |
Most Popular Other Geological & Earth Sciences/Geosciences Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 33 colleges that offer a master’s degree in other geological & earth sciences/geosciences. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for other geological & earth sciences/geosciences students seekinga 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 other geological & earth sciences/geosciences from Georgia State. About 48% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Missouri State University - Springfield comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in other geological & earth sciences/geosciences. Roughly 23,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in other geological & earth sciences/geosciences from Missouri State. Of these students, 45% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for other geological & earth sciences/geosciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Florida Atlantic University. Roughly 30,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $2,522 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in other geological & earth sciences/geosciences from FAU. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
Montana Technological University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in other geological & earth sciences/geosciences. Each year, around 1,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,113 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,042 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in other geological & earth sciences/geosciences from Montana Tech. About 80% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Pennsylvania is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in other geological & earth sciences/geosciences. Roughly 26,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in other geological & earth sciences/geosciences from UPenn. About 50% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for other geological & earth sciences/geosciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Stanford University. 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, 6 people received their master's degree in other geological & earth sciences/geosciences from Stanford. Of these students, 50% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for other geological & earth sciences/geosciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Lehigh University. Each year, around 7,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,180 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,810 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in other geological & earth sciences/geosciences from Lehigh. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for other geological & earth sciences/geosciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Nevada - Las Vegas. Each year, around 31,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,354 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in other geological & earth sciences/geosciences from UNLV. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for other geological & earth sciences/geosciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is San Francisco State University. 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, 5 people received their master's degree in other geological & earth sciences/geosciences from SFSU.
Clemson University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in other geological & earth sciences/geosciences. Each year, around 26,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,220 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in other geological & earth sciences/geosciences from Clemson.
Missouri University of Science and Technology is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in other geological & earth sciences/geosciences. Each year, around 7,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,008 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,200 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in other geological & earth sciences/geosciences from Missouri University of Science and Technology. About 33% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for other geological & earth sciences/geosciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is California State University - East Bay. Each year, around 16,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 4 people received their master's degree in other geological & earth sciences/geosciences from Cal State East Bay. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
The University of Texas at San Antonio is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in other geological & earth sciences/geosciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,239 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,403 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in other geological & earth sciences/geosciences from UTSA.
The 12th most popular school in the country for other geological & earth sciences/geosciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Utah. Each year, around 33,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 master's degree in other geological & earth sciences/geosciences from U of U. About 43% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Western Michigan University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in other geological & earth sciences/geosciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,198 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,354 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in other geological & earth sciences/geosciences from WMU.
University of Alaska Anchorage is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in other geological & earth sciences/geosciences. Roughly 11,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,192 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in other geological & earth sciences/geosciences from UAA. Of these students, 33% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
California State University - Chico is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in other geological & earth sciences/geosciences. 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 master's degree in other geological & earth sciences/geosciences from Chico State.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to other geological & earth sciences/geosciences that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Geology & Earth Sciences | 1,122 |
| Chemical & Physical Oceanography | 175 |
| Hydrology & Water Resources Science | 98 |
| Geophysics & Seismology | 56 |
| Geochemistry | 8 |
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.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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