---

Geological & Earth Sciences at University of California-Santa Barbara

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-Santa Barbara. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of California-Santa Barbara is in Santa Barbara, CA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 58 geological & earth sciences degrees were granted at University of California-Santa Barbara.

Online Class Availability at University of California-Santa Barbara

Many students take online classes at University of California-Santa Barbara. Among 26,133 students, 57 (0%) studied exclusively online and 1,195 (5%) took at least some classes online.

Geological & Earth Sciences Rankings at University of California-Santa Barbara

Use these rankings to compare University of California-Santa Barbara’s Geological & Earth Sciences program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	California	#12 of 17
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#14 of 17
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#16 of 31
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#19 of 31
Best Value	Nationwide	#42 of 161
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#65 of 162

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	California	#12 of 17
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#14 of 17
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#16 of 31
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#19 of 31
Best Value	Nationwide	#42 of 161
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#65 of 162

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

Those who finish University of California-Santa Barbara’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	$36,796
2 years	$25,967
5 years	$71,720

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Geological & Earth Sciences graduates from University of California-Santa Barbara is $21,800.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at University of California-Santa Barbara, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at University of California-Santa Barbara are 48% women (28) and 52% men (30).

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

Of the 48 bachelor’s geological & earth sciences degrees awarded at University of California-Santa Barbara, 52% were women (25) and 48% were men (23).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	22
Hispanic / Latino	17
Asian	4
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	2

Minority students account for 50% of Geological & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-Santa Barbara, above the national average of 26%.*

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

Among the 3 master’s geological & earth sciences graduates at University of California-Santa Barbara, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 67% of Geological & Earth Sciences master’s degree recipients at University of California-Santa Barbara, above the national average of 20%.*

Geological & Earth Sciences Doctoral Program at University of California-Santa Barbara

Among the 7 doctoral geological & earth sciences degrees awarded at University of California-Santa Barbara, 29% were women (2) and 71% were men (5).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Geological & Earth Sciences doctoral degree recipients at University of California-Santa Barbara, below 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-Santa Barbara

This Geological & Earth Sciences program at University of California-Santa Barbara includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Geology & Earth Sciences	53
Hydrology & Water Resources Science	5

Top-Paying Careers for Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates

Those who complete Geological & Earth Sciences program at University of California-Santa Barbara go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid 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

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.