Doctor’s Degrees in Geophysics & Seismology
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Education Levels of Geophysics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 72 people earned their doctor's degree in geophysics. This earns it the #185 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 geophysics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Doctor’s Degree | 72 |
| Master’s Degree | 65 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
Earnings of Geophysics Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for geophysics majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in geophysics. About 69.4% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 50 |
| Women | 22 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of geophysics doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 17 |
| International Students | 47 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 4 |
Most Popular Geophysics Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 24 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in geophysics. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for geophysics 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in geophysics from UH.
Stanford University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in geophysics. 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, 12 people received their doctor's degree in geophysics from Stanford.
University of Chicago comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in geophysics. Roughly 17,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,179 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,145 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in geophysics from UChicago. Of these students, 71% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in geophysics. 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, 6 people received their doctor's degree in geophysics from University of Oklahoma.
University of Colorado Boulder comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in geophysics. 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, 5 people received their doctor's degree in geophysics from CU - Boulder.
University of Utah is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in geophysics. Each year, around 33,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,175 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,353 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in geophysics from U of U. About 33% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for geophysics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Southern Methodist University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,012 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,590 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in geophysics from SMU.
University of Alaska Fairbanks comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in geophysics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,659 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,535 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in geophysics from UAF.
University of California - Los Angeles comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in geophysics. Roughly 44,500 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, 2 people received their doctor's degree in geophysics from UCLA. About 50% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Texas A&M University - College Station comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in geophysics. 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, 2 people received their doctor's degree in geophysics from Texas A&M College Station.
University of Wyoming comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in geophysics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,598 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in geophysics from UW.
San Diego State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in geophysics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in geophysics from SDSU.
Saint Louis University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in geophysics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in geophysics from SLU.
California Institute of Technology comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in geophysics. 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, 1 people received their doctor's degree in geophysics from Caltech.
The 14th most popular school in the country for geophysics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Massachusetts Institute of Technology. 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, 1 people received their doctor's degree in geophysics from MIT.
The 14th most popular school in the country for geophysics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Michigan Technological University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,592 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,607 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in geophysics from Michigan Tech.
University of California - San Diego comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in geophysics. 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, 1 people received their doctor's degree in geophysics from UCSD.
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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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- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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