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Geological & Earth Sciences at California State University-Fullerton

Geological & Earth Sciences at California State University-Fullerton

If you are interested in studying Geological & Earth Sciences, you may want to check out the program at California State University-Fullerton. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

California State University-Fullerton is in Fullerton, CA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 31 geological & earth sciences degrees were awarded at California State University-Fullerton.

Online & Distance Learning at California State University-Fullerton

Distance learning is available at California State University-Fullerton. Among 43,662 students, 3,776 (9%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 23,263 (53%) took at least some classes online.

Geological & Earth Sciences Rankings at California State University-Fullerton

Use these rankings to compare California State University-Fullerton’s Geological & Earth Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value California #1 of 17
Best Value Far Western (Region) #1 of 31
Best Value Nationwide #2 of 161
Best Schools (Quality) California #10 of 17
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #11 of 31
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #44 of 162

Earnings for Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates from California State University-Fullerton

Students who complete California State University-Fullerton’s Geological & Earth Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Geological & Earth Sciences at California State University-Fullerton
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $32,227
2 years $37,208
3 years $62,570
4 years $65,717
5 years $79,103

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Geological & Earth Sciences graduates from California State University-Fullerton earn a median of $65,717, compared with $67,546 for all California State University-Fullerton graduates — about 3% lower than the school-wide median.

Geological & Earth Sciences earnings compared with all majors at California State University-Fullerton

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Geological & Earth Sciences graduates from California State University-Fullerton stands at $15,125.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at California State University-Fullerton, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at California State University-Fullerton are 58% women (18) and 42% men (13).

Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Fullerton

Of the 25 bachelor’s geological & earth sciences graduates at California State University-Fullerton, 52% were women (13) and 48% were men (12).

California State University-Fullerton gender breakdown of Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geological & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Fullerton.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 7
Hispanic / Latino 12
Asian 3
Unknown 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Geological & Earth Sciences majors at California State University-Fullerton

Minority students account for 60% of Geological & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Fullerton, higher than the national average of 26%.*

Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Program at California State University-Fullerton

Of the 6 master’s geological & earth sciences graduates at California State University-Fullerton, 83% were women (5) and 17% were men (1).

California State University-Fullerton gender breakdown of Geological & Earth Sciences Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geological & Earth Sciences master’s degree recipients at California State University-Fullerton.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
Hispanic / Latino 1
Asian 2
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Geological & Earth Sciences majors at California State University-Fullerton

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Geological & Earth Sciences master’s degree recipients at California State University-Fullerton, higher than the national average of 20%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Geological & Earth Sciences Concentrations at California State University-Fullerton

This Geological & Earth Sciences program at California State University-Fullerton breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Geology & Earth Sciences 18
Other Geological & Earth Sciences 13

Highest-Paying Careers for Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates

Students who finish Geological & Earth Sciences program at California State University-Fullerton pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Geological & Earth Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians $119,992
Clinical Research Coordinators $110,931
Hydrologists $96,513
Hydrologic Technicians $92,011
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $72,801
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary $69,509
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $58,500

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