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Geological & Earth Sciences at University of California-San Diego

Geological & Earth Sciences at University of California-San Diego

If you are interested in studying Geological & Earth Sciences, take a look at what University of California-San Diego. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of California-San Diego is in La Jolla, CA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 95 geological & earth sciences graduations were recorded at University of California-San Diego.

Online & Distance Learning at University of California-San Diego

Distance learning is available at University of California-San Diego. Among 44,256 students, 236 (1%) studied exclusively online and 7,655 (17%) took at least some classes online.

Geological & Earth Sciences Rankings at University of California-San Diego

These rankings give you a sense of how University of California-San Diego’s Geological & Earth Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value California #5 of 17
Best Value Far Western (Region) #8 of 31
Best Schools (Quality) California #11 of 17
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #12 of 31
Best Value Nationwide #16 of 161
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #46 of 162

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value California #5 of 17
Best Value Far Western (Region) #8 of 31
Best Schools (Quality) California #11 of 17
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #12 of 31
Best Value Nationwide #16 of 161
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #46 of 162

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

Those who finish University of California-San Diego’s Geological & Earth Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Geological & Earth Sciences at University of California-San Diego
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $42,953
2 years $50,270

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at University of California-San Diego, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at University of California-San Diego are 55% women (52) and 45% men (43).

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

Among the 22 bachelor’s geological & earth sciences degrees awarded at University of California-San Diego, 50% were women (11) and 50% were men (11).

University of California-San Diego 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-San Diego.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 8
Hispanic / Latino 10
Asian 3
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Geological & Earth Sciences majors at University of California-San Diego

Minority students account for 59% of Geological & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-San Diego, above the national average of 26%.*

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

Among the 49 master’s geological & earth sciences graduates at University of California-San Diego, 57% were women (28) and 43% were men (21).

University of California-San Diego 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-San Diego.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 31
Hispanic / Latino 4
Black / African American 3
Two or More Races 3
International (Nonresident) 5
Unknown 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Geological & Earth Sciences majors at University of California-San Diego

Minority students account for 20% of Geological & Earth Sciences master’s degree recipients at University of California-San Diego, below the national average of 20%.*

Geological & Earth Sciences Doctoral Program at University of California-San Diego

Among the 24 doctoral geological & earth sciences degrees awarded at University of California-San Diego, 54% were women (13) and 46% were men (11).

University of California-San Diego 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-San Diego.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 14
Hispanic / Latino 2
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 7
Racial-ethnic diversity of Geological & Earth Sciences majors at University of California-San Diego

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of Geological & Earth Sciences doctoral degree recipients at University of California-San Diego, lower than 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-San Diego

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

Concentration Graduates
Geology & Earth Sciences 51
Geophysics & Seismology 1
Chemical & Physical Oceanography 43

Top-Paying Careers for Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates

Graduates of the Geological & Earth Sciences program at University of California-San Diego pursue many career paths. 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

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