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Geological & Earth Sciences at University of California-Riverside

Geological & Earth Sciences at University of California-Riverside

What traits are you looking for in a school for Geological & Earth Sciences, you may want to check out the program at University of California-Riverside. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of California-Riverside sits in Riverside, CA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 22 geological & earth sciences degrees were granted at University of California-Riverside.

Studying Online at University of California-Riverside

Distance learning is available at University of California-Riverside. Of 26,384 students, 263 (1%) studied exclusively online and 9,377 (36%) took at least some classes online.

Geological & Earth Sciences Rankings at University of California-Riverside

These rankings give you a sense of how University of California-Riverside’s Geological & Earth Sciences program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value California #13 of 17
Best Schools (Quality) California #17 of 17
Best Value Far Western (Region) #20 of 31
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #31 of 31
Best Value Nationwide #58 of 161
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #154 of 162

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value California #13 of 17
Best Schools (Quality) California #17 of 17
Best Value Far Western (Region) #20 of 31
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #31 of 31
Best Value Nationwide #58 of 161
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #154 of 162

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at University of California-Riverside, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at University of California-Riverside are 50% women (11) and 50% men (11).

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

Among the 16 bachelor’s geological & earth sciences degrees awarded at University of California-Riverside, 50% were women (8) and 50% were men (8).

University of California-Riverside 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 University of California-Riverside.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 1
Hispanic / Latino 9
Black / African American 1
Asian 4
Two or More Races 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Geological & Earth Sciences majors at University of California-Riverside

Minority students account for 94% of Geological & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-Riverside, higher than the national average of 26%.*

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

Among the 2 master’s geological & earth sciences degrees awarded at University of California-Riverside, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).

University of California-Riverside 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 University of California-Riverside.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 1
Hispanic / Latino 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Geological & Earth Sciences majors at University of California-Riverside

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

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

Of the 4 doctoral geological & earth sciences graduates at University of California-Riverside, 50% were women (2) and 50% were men (2).

University of California-Riverside gender breakdown of Geological & Earth Sciences Doctoral degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 4
Racial-ethnic diversity of Geological & Earth Sciences majors at University of California-Riverside

*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-Riverside

The Geological & Earth Sciences program at University of California-Riverside breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Geology & Earth Sciences 19
Geophysics & Seismology 3

Top-Paying Careers for Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates

Graduates of the Geological & Earth Sciences program at University of California-Riverside work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying 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

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