Doctor’s Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences
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Education Levels of Geology Majors
In 2020-2021, 734 doctor's degrees were awarded to geology majors. 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 | 1,663 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 734 |
| Graduate Certificate | 94 |
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 55.6% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 408 |
| Women | 326 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of geology doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
| White | 360 |
| International Students | 259 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 49 |
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 31 doctor's degrees were handed out to geology majors at UH. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 35% were women.
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 $55,473 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,315 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 29 people received their doctor's degree in geology from Stanford. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% 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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 people received their doctor's degree in geology from UCSD. Of these students, 50% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 doctor's degrees were handed out to geology majors at Columbia. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% 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 2020-2021 academic year, 16 people received their doctor's degree in geology from The Graduate Center. Of these students, 56% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $53,112 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,834 per year. The geology program at University of Miami awarded 16 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 25% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $10,927 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,605 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 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.
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 $11,752 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,050 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 doctor's degrees were handed out to geology majors at UT Austin. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% were women.
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 $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 doctor's degrees were handed out to geology majors at Ohio State. Of these students, 64% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $55,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $55,510 per year. The geology program at Massachusetts Institute of Technology awarded 14 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 64% were women and 29% 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 California Institute of Technology. Roughly 2,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,364 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,364 per year. The geology program at California Institute of Technology awarded 14 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women.
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 $10,806 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,168 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 people received their doctor's degree in geology from CU - Boulder.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 12 people received their doctor's degree in geology from Louisiana State University. Of these students, 25% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The geology program at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus awarded 12 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 12 people received their doctor's degree in geology from USF Tampa. About 67% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $8,578 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their doctor's degree in geology from Texas A&M College Station. About 45% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their doctor's degree in geology from UNC Chapel Hill. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 doctor's degrees were handed out to geology majors at UC Santa Cruz. Of these students, 60% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their doctor's degree in geology from UC Berkeley. About 10% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $13,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,454 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their doctor's degree in geology from URI. Of these students, 44% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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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 | 2,721 |
| Physics | 1,752 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 170 |
| Materials Sciences | 144 |
| Atmospheric Sciences | 125 |
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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