Doctor’s Degrees in Geophysics & Seismology
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Featured Geophysics & Seismology Programs
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Gain the analytical, technical and science communications skills you need to begin your career with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Education Levels of Geophysics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 63 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 | 63 |
| Master’s Degree | 56 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3 |
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 60.3% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 38 |
| Women | 25 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of geophysics doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 17 |
| International Students | 34 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
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 $8,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in geophysics from UH. About 33% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $61,731 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,746 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in geophysics from Stanford. Of these students, 25% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $63,801 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. About 33% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in geophysics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,903 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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,910 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,849 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in geophysics from CU - Boulder. Of these students, 100% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Alaska Fairbanks comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in geophysics. Each year, around 6,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,041 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in geophysics from UAF.
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 $57,212 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 Utah is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in geophysics. 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.
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 $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in geophysics from UCLA. About 33% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
San Diego State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in geophysics. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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.
University of Nevada - Reno is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in geophysics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,876 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,792 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in geophysics from UNR.
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 $9,003 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.
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 $60,816 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,816 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in geophysics from Caltech. About 33% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - San Diego comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in geophysics. Each year, around 39,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in geophysics from UCSD.
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 $59,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in geophysics from MIT.
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 $52,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,580 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in geophysics from SLU.
The 19th most popular school in the country for geophysics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Colorado School of Mines. Each year, around 6,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,558 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in geophysics from Mines. About 33% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Boise State University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in geophysics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,941 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,645 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in geophysics from Boise State.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| Geology & Earth Sciences | 497 |
| Chemical & Physical Oceanography | 109 |
| Other Geological & Earth Sciences | 74 |
| Hydrology & Water Resources Science | 22 |
| Geochemistry | 1 |
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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