Master’s Degrees in Geophysics & Seismology
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Education Levels of Geophysics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 65 people earned their master's degree in geophysics. This makes it the 576th most popular master's degree program in the country.
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 Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for geophysics majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for geophysics students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in geophysics. About 63.1% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 41 |
| Women | 24 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of geophysics master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 38 |
| International Students | 12 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Most Popular Geophysics Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 25 colleges that offer a master’s degree in geophysics. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Houston tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for geophysics majors who are seeking their master's degree. 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 master's degree in geophysics from UH. Of these students, 18% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Colorado School of Mines comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geophysics. Each year, around 6,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,676 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in geophysics from Mines.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for geophysics majors who are seeking their master'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 master's degree in geophysics from Caltech. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.
University of California - Los Angeles comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master'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, 5 people received their master's degree in geophysics from UCLA.
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geophysics. 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, 5 people received their master's degree in geophysics from University of Oklahoma.
University of Tulsa comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geophysics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,566 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,002 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in geophysics from University of Tulsa.
Texas A&M University - Kingsville is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in geophysics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,137 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,409 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in geophysics from Texas A&M Kingsville.
Boise State University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geophysics. Each year, around 24,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,236 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in geophysics from Boise State. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for geophysics majors who are seeking their master's degree is Michigan Technological University. Each year, around 6,800 students seeking various degrees attend the 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, 4 people received their master's degree in geophysics from Michigan Tech.
The 10th most popular school in the country for geophysics majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Texas at El Paso. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,865 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in geophysics from UTEP. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Saint Louis University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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, 2 people received their master's degree in geophysics from SLU.
The 11th most popular school in the country for geophysics majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Utah. 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, 2 people received their master's degree in geophysics from U of U.
Boston College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geophysics. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,912 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in geophysics from Boston College.
University of Nevada - Reno comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geophysics. Roughly 20,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,133 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,814 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in geophysics from UNR.
The 14th most popular school in the country for geophysics majors who are seeking their master's degree is New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology. Each year, around 1,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,664 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,005 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in geophysics from New Mexico Tech. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Wyoming comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geophysics. Each year, around 11,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 1 people received their master's degree in geophysics from UW.
Stanford University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in geophysics. 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, 1 people received their master's degree in geophysics from Stanford. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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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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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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