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Geology in California

Geology Schools in California

975 Geology students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

A Geology major is the 65th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Geology Majors in California

Geology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 215
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 133
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 133
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 133

Gender Distribution

In California, a geology major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of geology majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.2%
  • Black or African American: 1.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 25.9%
  • White: 42.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.2%
  • Other Races: 13.4%
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Jobs for Geology Grads in California

In this state, there are 15,580 people employed in jobs related to a geology degree, compared to 128,200 nationwide.

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Wages for Geology Jobs in California

A typical salary for a geology grad in the state is $116,530, compared to a typical salary of $101,890 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer geology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

67 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
15,953 Total Students

99% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 68% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 5 to 1.

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60 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
39,576 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,069. 88% of the teachers are full time. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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28 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
2,240 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 71% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $16,550.

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22 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
36,303 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,426. 84% of the teachers are full time.

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21 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
19,161 Total Students

74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,601.

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20 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,074 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.30 years to graduate. 88% of the teachers are full time. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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15 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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13 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
44,589 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,637. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. 57% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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13 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
25,497 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,744. The average student takes 4.95 years to complete their degree at Fresno State. 55% of the teachers are full time.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.17 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $29,462. Of all the students who attend this school, 76% get financial aid.

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Geology Careers in CA

Some of the careers geology majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Chemistry Professors 12% $105,850
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 6% $113,590

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to geology.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Chemistry 607
Physics 483
Materials Sciences 95
Astronomy & Astrophysics 67
Atmospheric Sciences 36
General Physical Sciences 13
Other Physical Science 1

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