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Geophysics in California

Geophysics Schools in California

49 students earned Geophysics degrees in California in the 2022-2023 year.

A Geophysics major is the 306th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Geophysics Majors in California

Geophysics majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 21
Master’s Degree 15

Gender Distribution

In California, a geophysics major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of geophysics majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.2%
  • Black or African American: 2.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.2%
  • White: 38.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 30.6%
  • Other Races: 8.2%
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Jobs for Geophysics Grads in California

In this state, there are 13,280 people employed in jobs related to a geophysics degree, compared to 100,540 nationwide.

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Wages for Geophysics Jobs in California

Geophysics grads earn an average of $124,250 in the state and $107,800 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in California that offer geophysics degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

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

The student to faculty ratio is 5 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years. 68% of students get financical aid.

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

71% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at Caltech. An average student at Caltech will pay a net price of $16,550.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
44,589 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $15,637. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 57% get financial aid.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
36,334 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.55 years. 98% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1.

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

It takes the average student 4.29 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

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Geophysics Careers in CA

Some of the careers geophysics 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 geophysics.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Geology & Earth Sciences 175
Chemical & Physical Oceanography 66
Other Geological & Earth Sciences 34
Hydrology & Water Resources Science 20
Geochemistry 13

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