Geological & Earth Sciences Graduate Certificates
There are 483 schools in the United States where you can earn agraduate certificate in Geological & Earth Sciences.
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Education Levels of Geological & Earth Sciences Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 7,622 students earned theirGeological & Earth Sciences majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Geological & Earth Sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 17 |
| Associate’s Degree | 142 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4,802 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,879 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 782 |
Earnings of Geological & Earth Sciences Majors With Graduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with agraduate certificate in Geological & Earth Sciences of $54,219 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $42,682 |
| 4 years | $54,219 |
| 5 years | $61,701 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Most Popular Geological & Earth Sciences Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 597 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in Geological & Earth Sciences. Learn more about the most popular below:
Mississippi State University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Geological & Earth Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 151 people received their graduate certificate in Geological & Earth Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Geological & Earth Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Washington State University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Geological & Earth Sciences. This school awarded 121 graduate certificates in Geological & Earth Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Geological & Earth Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Geological & Earth Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 114 graduate certificates in Geological & Earth Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Geological & Earth Sciences. This school awarded 112 graduate certificates in Geological & Earth Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Geological & Earth Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Stanford University is a popular choice for Geological & Earth Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 105 people received their graduate certificate in Geological & Earth Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a popular choice for Geological & Earth Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 102 graduate certificates in Geological & Earth Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Diego is a popular choice for Geological & Earth Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 95 people received their graduate certificate in Geological & Earth Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Geological & Earth Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people received their graduate certificate in Geological & Earth Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Geological & Earth Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Geological & Earth Sciences. This school awarded 90 graduate certificates in Geological & Earth Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is a popular choice for Geological & Earth Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 90 graduate certificates in Geological & Earth Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Geological & Earth Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is a popular choice for Geological & Earth Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 89 people received their graduate certificate in Geological & Earth Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Geological & Earth Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Cruz is a popular choice for Geological & Earth Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 83 graduate certificates in Geological & Earth Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Geological & Earth Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Geological & Earth Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their graduate certificate in Geological & Earth Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Geological & Earth Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Houston is a popular choice for Geological & Earth Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their graduate certificate in Geological & Earth Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Geological & Earth Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Geological & Earth Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their graduate certificate in Geological & Earth Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Geological & Earth Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their graduate certificate in Geological & Earth Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine is a popular choice for Geological & Earth Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their graduate certificate in Geological & Earth Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Geological & Earth Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Geological & Earth Sciences majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their graduate certificate in Geological & Earth Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Geological & Earth Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Western Washington University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Geological & Earth Sciences. This school awarded 66 graduate certificates in Geological & Earth Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Geological & Earth Sciences. This school awarded 65 graduate certificates in Geological & Earth Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Geological & Earth Sciences Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Geology/Earth Science, General | 5,715 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other | 863 |
| Oceanography, Chemical and Physical | 569 |
| Hydrology and Water Resources Science | 220 |
| Geophysics and Seismology | 197 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Geological & Earth Sciences that also offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 19,434 |
| Physics | 12,910 |
| Physical Sciences, General | 2,661 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 1,580 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 1,341 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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