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Geology in California

Geology Schools in California

708 students earned Geology degrees in California in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Geology is the 123rd most popular major in the 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 128
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 64
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 64
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 64

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: 8.6%
  • Black or African American: 1.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 29.5%
  • White: 38.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.9%
  • Other Races: 14.5%
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Jobs for Geology Grads in California

In this state, there are 14,010 people employed in jobs related to a geology degree, compared to 106,830 nationwide.

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Wages for Geology Jobs in California

A typical salary for a geology grad in the state is $99,080, 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:

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

It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 5 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 68% get financial aid.

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

It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate. 80% of students get financical aid. 84% of the teachers are full time.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 60% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,069. 61% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

This private school has an average net price of $16,550. Of all the students who attend this school, 71% get financial aid. 94% of the teachers are full time.

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

It takes the average student 4.30 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,674. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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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. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 76% of students get financical aid.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
26,179 Total Students

88% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 59% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.22 years to graduate.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
11,745 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending CSUB will pay a net price of $7,191. The full-time teacher rate is 53%.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
40,069 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.78 years to graduate. 45% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1.

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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
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
Chemical & Physical Oceanography 66
Other Geological & Earth Sciences 34
Geophysics & Seismology 31
Hydrology & Water Resources Science 20
Geochemistry 13

View all majors related to Geology

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