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Geological & Earth Sciences at University of California-Irvine

If you plan to study Geological & Earth Sciences, consider the program at University of California-Irvine. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of California-Irvine is in Irvine, CA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 71 geological & earth sciences degrees were granted at University of California-Irvine.

Studying Online at University of California-Irvine

Online coursework is an option at University of California-Irvine. Among 37,297 students, 614 (2%) studied exclusively online and 12,862 (34%) took at least some classes online.

Geological & Earth Sciences Rankings at University of California-Irvine

Use these rankings to compare University of California-Irvine’s Geological & Earth Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#2 of 17
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#2 of 31
Best Value	California	#7 of 17
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#9 of 162
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#10 of 31
Best Value	Nationwide	#18 of 161

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#2 of 17
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#2 of 31
Best Value	California	#7 of 17
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#9 of 162
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#10 of 31
Best Value	Nationwide	#18 of 161

Earnings for Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates from University of California-Irvine

Graduates of University of California-Irvine’s Geological & Earth Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$27,905
2 years	$32,925
3 years	$48,955
4 years	$57,317
5 years	$71,246

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Geological & Earth Sciences graduates from University of California-Irvine report median earnings of $57,317, compared with $71,034 for all University of California-Irvine graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Geological & Earth Sciences graduates from University of California-Irvine is $15,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Across all degree levels, Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at University of California-Irvine are 65% women (46) and 35% men (25).

Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Program at University of California-Irvine

Among the 43 bachelor’s geological & earth sciences graduates at University of California-Irvine, 56% were women (24) and 44% were men (19).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	9
Hispanic / Latino	15
Black / African American	1
Asian	15
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	2

Minority students account for 74% of Geological & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-Irvine, higher than the national average of 26%.*

Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Program at University of California-Irvine

Among the 12 master’s geological & earth sciences graduates at University of California-Irvine, 75% were women (9) and 25% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Hispanic / Latino	4
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 42% of Geological & Earth Sciences master’s degree recipients at University of California-Irvine, above the national average of 20%.*

Geological & Earth Sciences Doctoral Program at University of California-Irvine

Of the 16 doctoral geological & earth sciences graduates at University of California-Irvine, 81% were women (13) and 19% were men (3).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geological & Earth Sciences doctoral degree recipients at University of California-Irvine.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
Hispanic / Latino	3
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 31% of Geological & Earth Sciences doctoral degree recipients at University of California-Irvine, above the national average of 18%.*

*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 University of California-Irvine

The Geological & Earth Sciences program at University of California-Irvine includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Geology & Earth Sciences	71

Top-Paying Careers for Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates

Those who complete Geological & Earth Sciences program at University of California-Irvine pursue many career paths. Here are 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.