Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 483 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abachelor’s degree in Geological & Earth Sciences.
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Education Levels of Geological & Earth Sciences Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 7,622 degrees were awarded toGeological & Earth Sciences majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Geological & Earth Sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 17 |
| Associate’s Degree | 142 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 4,802 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,879 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 782 |
Earnings of Geological & Earth Sciences Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Geological & Earth Sciences of $54,219 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $42,682 |
| 4 years | $54,219 |
| 5 years | $61,701 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Geological & Earth Sciences majors who have their bachelor’s degree is not currently available.
Most Popular Geological & Earth Sciences Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 597 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Geological & Earth Sciences. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Geological & Earth Sciences students seeking a bachelor's degree is Mississippi State University. This school awarded 151 bachelor's degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Geological & Earth Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Washington State University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their bachelor's degree in Geological & Earth Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Geological & Earth Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 114 bachelor's degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Geological & Earth Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for Geological & Earth Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 112 bachelor's degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Stanford University is a popular choice for Geological & Earth Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 105 people received their bachelor's degree in Geological & Earth Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 102 people received their bachelor's degree in Geological & Earth Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Geological & Earth Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Diego is a popular choice for Geological & Earth Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 95 people received their bachelor's degree in Geological & Earth Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people received their bachelor's degree in Geological & Earth Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their bachelor's degree in Geological & Earth Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Geological & Earth Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their bachelor's degree in Geological & Earth Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Geological & Earth Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 89 people received their bachelor's degree in Geological & Earth Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Cruz is a popular choice for Geological & Earth Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 83 bachelor's degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for Geological & Earth Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 77 bachelor's degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Geological & Earth Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Houston is a popular choice for Geological & Earth Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their bachelor's degree in Geological & Earth Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Geological & Earth Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their bachelor's degree in Geological & Earth Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York is a popular choice for Geological & Earth Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 73 bachelor's degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences. This school awarded 71 bachelor's degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their bachelor's degree in Geological & Earth Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Geological & Earth Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Western Washington University is a popular choice for Geological & Earth Sciences majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 66 bachelor's degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Geological & Earth Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their bachelor's degree in Geological & Earth Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Geological & Earth Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Geological & Earth Sciences Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Geology/Earth Science, General | 5,715 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other | 863 |
| Oceanography, Chemical and Physical | 569 |
| Hydrology and Water Resources Science | 220 |
| Geophysics and Seismology | 197 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Geological & Earth Sciences that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 19,434 |
| Physics | 12,910 |
| Physical Sciences, General | 2,661 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 1,580 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 1,341 |
References
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- College Factual
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- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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