Geological & Earth Sciences at California State University-Long Beach
If you plan to study Geological & Earth Sciences, you may want to check out the program at California State University-Long Beach. Get started with the following essential facts.
California State University-Long Beach is located in Long Beach, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 25 geological & earth sciences graduations were recorded at California State University-Long Beach.
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Online & Distance Learning at California State University-Long Beach
Online coursework is an option at California State University-Long Beach. Among 42,003 students, 2,404 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 20,273 (48%) took at least some classes online.
Geological & Earth Sciences Rankings at California State University-Long Beach
Rankings can help you compare California State University-Long Beach’s Geological & Earth Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #2 of 17 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #2 of 31 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #6 of 161 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #12 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #13 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #56 of 162 |
Earnings for Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates from California State University-Long Beach
Those who finish California State University-Long Beach’s Geological & Earth Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $49,915 |
| 2 years | $50,856 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at California State University-Long Beach, by degree type.
Program-wide, Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at California State University-Long Beach are 52% women (13) and 48% men (12).
Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Long Beach
Of the 19 bachelor’s geological & earth sciences graduates at California State University-Long Beach, 53% were women (10) and 47% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geological & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Long Beach.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Asian | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 42% of Geological & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Long Beach, above the national average of 26%.*
Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Program at California State University-Long Beach
Of the 6 master’s geological & earth sciences graduates at California State University-Long Beach, 50% were women (3) and 50% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geological & Earth Sciences master’s degree recipients at California State University-Long Beach.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Unknown | 1 |
*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-Long Beach
This Geological & Earth Sciences program at California State University-Long Beach offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geology & Earth Sciences | 24 |
| Other Geological & Earth Sciences | 1 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Geological & Earth Sciences program at California State University-Long Beach go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Geological & Earth Sciences majors, 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 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.