Doctor’s Degrees in Geology & Earth Sciences
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Education Levels of Geology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 452 people earned their doctor's degree in geology. This earns it the #55 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 | 1,164 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 452 |
| Graduate Certificate | 21 |
Earnings of Geology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in geology. About 55.1% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 249 |
| Women | 203 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of geology doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 239 |
| International Students | 144 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 22 |
Most Popular Geology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 120 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in geology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Columbia University in the City of New York tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for geology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,989 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,016 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their doctor's degree in geology from Columbia. About 46% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd 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 75% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for geology majors who are seeking their 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in geology from UH.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #3 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 $11,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,036 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in geology from UT Austin. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.
The 5th 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 $11,525 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,092 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in geology from Ohio State. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - Berkeley is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in geology. Roughly 42,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in geology from UC Berkeley.
University of California - Irvine is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in geology. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in geology from UC Irvine. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.
University of Southern California comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in geology. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,468 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in geology from USC. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in geology. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,454 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,894 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in geology from U-M. Of these students, 54% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th most popular school in the country for geology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Virginia Tech. Each year, around 37,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,104 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,521 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in geology from Virginia Tech.
University of Colorado Boulder is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in geology. Roughly 37,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,004 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,251 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in geology from CU - Boulder. Of these students, 57% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in geology. Each year, around 52,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,542 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,891 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in geology from UIUC.
University of Oregon comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in geology. Each year, around 21,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,011 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in geology from UO. Of these students, 67% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Purdue University - Main Campus comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in geology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in geology from Purdue.
The 11th most popular school in the country for geology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,286 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,466 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in geology from Penn State University Park.
Arizona State University - Tempe comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in geology. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,014 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in geology from ASU - Tempe. About 40% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 16th 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 $58,479 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,479 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in geology from Caltech.
University of Hawaii at Manoa comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in geology. Roughly 18,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,304 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in geology from UH Manoa. Of these students, 83% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Maryland - College Park is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in geology. Each year, around 40,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,695 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,238 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in geology from UMCP.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology comes in at #16 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 $57,590 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,590 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in geology from MIT.
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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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