Doctor’s Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences
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Education Levels of Geology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 738 people earned their doctor's degree in geology. This earns it the #37 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in geology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1,661 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 738 |
| Graduate Certificate | 105 |
Earnings of Geology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in geology is $56,185. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $55,569 to a high of $56,802.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for geology students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in geology. About 54.3% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 401 |
| Women | 337 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of geology doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 23 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
| White | 364 |
| International Students | 265 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 39 |
Most Popular Geology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 141 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in geology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for geology students seekinga doctor's degree is University of Houston. Roughly 47,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,685 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,713 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their doctor's degree in geology from UH.
Stanford University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in geology. Each year, around 15,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,693 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,487 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their doctor's degree in geology from Stanford. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for geology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - San Diego. Each year, around 39,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their doctor's degree in geology from UCSD. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for geology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,989 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,016 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their doctor's degree in geology from Columbia. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 46% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for geology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The Graduate Center, CUNY. Roughly 9,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in geology from The Graduate Center. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for geology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Miami. Roughly 17,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,440 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,580 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in geology from U Miami.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in geology. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,189 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,004 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in geology from UW Seattle. Of these students, 64% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in geology. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,036 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in geology from UT Austin. Of these students, 45% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for geology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,525 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,092 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in geology from Ohio State. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in geology. Roughly 11,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,590 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,590 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in geology from MIT. About 64% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for geology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is California Institute of Technology. Roughly 2,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,479 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,479 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in geology from Caltech.
The 12th most popular school in the country for geology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Colorado Boulder. Roughly 37,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,004 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,251 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in geology from CU - Boulder. About 56% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in geology. Each year, around 34,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,132 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in geology from Louisiana State University. About 25% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in geology. Each year, around 27,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,034 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in geology from University of Oklahoma.
University of South Florida - Main Campus comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in geology. Roughly 50,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,559 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in geology from USF Tampa.
Texas A&M University - College Station comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in geology. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,815 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in geology from Texas A&M College Station. Around 4% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 32% were women.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in geology. Each year, around 30,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,019 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,552 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in geology from UNC Chapel Hill.
University of California - Santa Cruz is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in geology. Each year, around 19,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in geology from UC Santa Cruz.
The 17th most popular school in the country for geology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - Berkeley. Roughly 42,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in geology from UC Berkeley.
The 20th most popular school in the country for geology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Rhode Island. Roughly 17,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,586 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,822 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in geology from URI.
Geology Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 452 | |
| 103 | |
| 77 | |
| 72 | |
| 31 |
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References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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