Doctor’s Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences
Featured Geological & Earth Sciences Programs
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Featured Geological & Earth Sciences Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Gain the analytical, technical and science communications skills you need to begin your career with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
BS in Geosciences - Natural Resources Conservation
Learn to manage and conserve our natural resources with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Education Levels of Geology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 766 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 | 1,612 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 766 |
| Graduate Certificate | 97 |
Earnings of Geology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in geology is $79,645. 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 $79,645 to a high of $79,645.
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 54.8% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 420 |
| Women | 346 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of geology doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 29 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 |
| White | 386 |
| International Students | 250 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 55 |
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 $8,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their doctor's degree in geology from UH. Of these students, 33% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Houston geology graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $79,645.
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 $61,731 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,746 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their doctor's degree in geology from Stanford. Of these students, 42% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in geology at Stanford University make a median salary of 79,645.
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 $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their doctor's degree in geology from UCSD. About 51% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in geology at University of California - San Diego make a median salary of 79,645.
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 $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their doctor's degree in geology from Columbia. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% were women. Data shows that Columbia graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $79,645.
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 $58,104 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $43,578 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in geology from U Miami. About 67% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Miami geology graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $79,645.
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. About 67% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in geology at The Graduate Center, CUNY make a median salary of 79,645.
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 $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 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, 50% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in geology at University of Washington - Seattle Campus make a median salary of 79,645.
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 $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in geology from UT Austin. About 57% of this group were women, and 4% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in geology at The University of Texas at Austin make a median salary of 79,645.
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 $60,816 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,816 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in geology from Caltech. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in geology at California Institute of Technology make a median salary of 79,645.
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 $59,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in geology from MIT. About 60% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in geology at Massachusetts Institute of Technology make a median salary of 79,645.
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 $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in geology from Ohio State. Those who complete their doctor's degree in geology at Ohio State University - Main Campus make a median salary of 79,645.
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 $13,910 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,849 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 86% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Colorado Boulder geology graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $79,645.
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. About 57% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of South Florida - Main Campus geology graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $79,645.
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. Those who complete their doctor's degree in geology at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College make a median salary of 79,645.
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 $5,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,903 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 Oklahoma Norman Campus geology graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $79,645.
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 $9,003 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. Data shows that Texas A&M College Station graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $79,645.
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 $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in geology from UC Berkeley. Those who complete their doctor's degree in geology at University of California - Berkeley make a median salary of 79,645.
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 $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 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. Of these students, 40% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in geology at University of California - Santa Cruz make a median salary of 79,645.
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. Data shows that UNC Chapel Hill graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $79,645.
The 20th most popular school in the country for geology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - Davis. Each year, around 39,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in geology from UC Davis. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women. Data shows that UC Davis graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $79,645.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to geology that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 3,103 |
| Physics | 2,046 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 259 |
| Materials Sciences | 209 |
| Atmospheric Sciences | 136 |
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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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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