2023 Most Popular Geological & Earth Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region
Finding the Best Geological & Earth Sciences Associate Degree School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, geological and earth sciences was ranked #96 in the country. In fact 7,821 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Geological & Earth Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. This report analyzed 70 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Geological & Earth Sciences program at each school on the list.
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2023 Most Popular Geological & Earth Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for geology majors pursuing a associate degree.
Top 10 Most Popular Geological & Earth Sciences Associate Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Long Beach City College the most popular school in the Far Western US Region for geological and earth sciences students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Long Beach, Long Beach City College is a public college with a very large student population.
Women make up 20% of the geology majors at the school.
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The in-demand associate degree programs at Fullerton College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular geological and earth sciences schools in the Far Western US Region . Fullerton College is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Fullerton.
About 25% of the students majoring in geology at the school are women while 75% are male.
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Out of the 70 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Cuesta College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of San Luis Obispo, Cuesta College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
About 75% of the students majoring in geology at the school are women while 25% are male.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Santa Barbara City College is a great place for geological and earth sciences students working on their associate degree. Located in the small city of Santa Barbara, SBCC is a public college with a large student population.
About 67% of the students majoring in geology at the school are women while 33% are male.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means San Diego Miramar College is a great place for geological and earth sciences students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of San Diego, San Diego Miramar College is a public school with a large student population.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Folsom Lake College is a great place for geological and earth sciences students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Folsom, Folsom Lake is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
About 67% of the students majoring in geology at the school are women while 33% are male.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Crafton Hills College is a great place for geological and earth sciences students working on their associate degree. CHC is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Yucaipa.
Of the 3 students majoring in geology at CHC, 67% are male and 33% are female.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means El Camino College is a great place for geological and earth sciences students working on their associate degree. El Camino College is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Torrance.
About 67% of the students majoring in geology at the school are women while 33% are male.
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The in-demand associate degree programs at Palomar College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular geological and earth sciences schools in the Far Western US Region . Palomar College is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of San Marcos.
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The in-demand associate degree programs at American River College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular geological and earth sciences schools in the Far Western US Region . American River is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Sacramento.
About 33% of the students majoring in geology at the school are women while 67% are male.
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These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Geological & Earth Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Santiago Canyon College | Orange, CA |
| 11 | Linn-Benton Community College | Albany, OR |
| 11 | Chaffey College | Rancho Cucamonga, CA |
| 11 | Saddleback College | Mission Viejo, CA |
| 11 | Merced College | Merced, CA |
| 11 | Ventura College | Ventura, CA |
| 11 | Cypress College | Cypress, CA |
Best Geological & Earth Sciences Colleges by State
Explore the best geological and earth sciences colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| California | 991 |
| Washington | 339 |
| Oregon | 137 |
| Nevada | 69 |
| Hawaii | 42 |
| Alaska | 37 |
Majors Related to Geology
Geological & Earth Sciences is one of 8 different types of programs to choose from.
Majors Similar to Geology
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 21,239 |
| Physics | 13,674 |
| General Physical Sciences | 3,823 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 1,375 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 1,140 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 40 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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