Master’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, 1,164 people earned their master's degree in geology. This earns it the #131 spot on the list of the most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for geology majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in geology. About 52.8% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 615 |
| Women | 549 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of geology master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 45 |
| Black or African American | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 94 |
| White | 811 |
| International Students | 117 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 64 |
Most Popular Geology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 189 colleges that offer a master’s degree in geology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for geology students seekinga master's degree is Mississippi State University. Roughly 22,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,248 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,398 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 81 people received their master's degree in geology from Mississippi State. About 49% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Texas A&M University - College Station is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in geology. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,815 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their master's degree in geology from Texas A&M College Station. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for geology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Stanford University. Each year, around 15,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,693 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,487 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in geology from Stanford. About 64% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 4th most popular school in the country for geology majors who are seeking their master'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, 27 people received their master's degree in geology from The Graduate Center. Of these students, 29% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Columbia University in the City of New York is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in geology. 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, 26 people received their master's degree in geology from Columbia. Of these students, 64% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Texas at Austin is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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, 18 people received their master's degree in geology from UT Austin. About 45% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Oklahoma State University - Main Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geology. Each year, around 24,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,611 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in geology from OSU. About 27% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Louisiana at Lafayette comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geology. Roughly 16,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,407 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,511 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in geology from UL Lafayette. Of these students, 50% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Wright State University - Main Campus comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geology. Roughly 10,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,174 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,298 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in geology from Wright State University - Main Campus.
The 8th most popular school in the country for geology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Oklahoma Norman Campus. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in geology from University of Oklahoma.
University of Kansas comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geology. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,092 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,989 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in geology from KU. Of these students, 86% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geology. Roughly 30,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in geology from UT Knoxville.
The 11th most popular school in the country for geology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Washington - Seattle Campus. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,189 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,004 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in geology from UW Seattle. Of these students, 56% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - Irvine comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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, 13 people received their master's degree in geology from UC Irvine. About 67% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 14th most popular school in the country for geology majors who are seeking their master'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, 13 people received their master's degree in geology from UH. Of these students, 18% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for geology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Rice University. Each year, around 7,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,634 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in geology from Rice. About 17% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Arizona is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in geology. Each year, around 45,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,210 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,348 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in geology from University of Arizona. Of these students, 64% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Princeton University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geology. Roughly 7,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,410 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,410 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in geology from Princeton. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
University at Buffalo is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in geology. Roughly 32,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in geology from University at Buffalo. About 57% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of North Carolina at Wilmington comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geology. Each year, around 17,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,443 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,719 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in geology from UNCW.
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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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