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Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in California

339 students earned Geology degrees in California in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Geological & Earth Sciences is the 65th most popular major out of a total 270 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Geological & Earth Sciences Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 214
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 125
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 125
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 125

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: 3.8%
  • Black or African American: 1.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.8%
  • White: 55.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 20.4%
  • Other Races: 7.1%
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Jobs for Geological & Earth Sciences 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 Geological & Earth Sciences 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
94% Graduation Rate
15,953 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 4 to 1. 70% of students get financical aid.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,576 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $56,844 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 60% of students receive it. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, Caltech grads earn an average salary of $129,420. 94% of the teachers are full time.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
36,303 Total Students

83% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,209. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
19,161 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 67% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,930. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.90%.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.50%. 74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 85% of the teachers are full time.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,032. The 1.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 63% get financial aid.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,023. The 1.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
25,497 Total Students

A typical student attending Fresno State will pay a net price of $6,230. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,306 after earning their degree at this institution. The 3.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

70% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 62% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.17 years.

Geological & Earth Sciences Careers in CA

Some of the careers geology majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Geoscientists 12% $93,310
Chemistry Professors 12% $105,850
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $150,350
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
166
Materials Sciences 95
Astronomy & Astrophysics 67
Atmospheric Sciences 36
General Physical Sciences 13
Other Physical Science 1

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