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Master's Degree in Geological & Earth Sciences

Master’s Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences

1,612 Yearly Graduations
$69,249 Median Salary
51% Women
A master's degree in geology is offered at 209 colleges in the United States. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 22% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 13.3% of geology graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Geology Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,612 people earned their master's degree in geology. This makes it the 82nd most popular master's degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in geology at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,612
Doctor’s Degree 766
Graduate Certificate 97

Earnings of Geology Majors With Master’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in geology is $69,249. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $65,268 to a high of $83,116.

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Student Debt

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for geology students who are master's degree holders.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their master's degree in geology. About 50.7% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 794
Women 818
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The racial-ethnic distribution of geology master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 60
Black or African American 53
Hispanic or Latino 170
White 1,002
International Students 214
Other Races/Ethnicities 113
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There are 209 colleges that offer a master’s degree in geology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, Mississippi
81 Yearly Graduations
$69,249 Average Salary
55% Women

The most popular school in the United States for geology students seekinga master's degree is Mississippi State University. Roughly 22,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,665 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,665 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 81 people received their master's degree in geology from Mississippi State. About 55% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in geology at Mississippi State University make a median salary of 69,249.

#2

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
64 Yearly Graduations
$69,249 Average Salary
46% Women

The 2nd most popular school in the country for geology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Texas A&M University - College Station. 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, 64 people received their master's degree in geology from Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 46% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Texas A&M University - College Station geology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $69,249.

#3

Colorado School of Mines

Golden, Colorado
50 Yearly Graduations
$69,249 Average Salary
49% Women

Colorado School of Mines comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geology. 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, 50 people received their master's degree in geology from Mines. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 49% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in geology at Colorado School of Mines make a median salary of 69,249.

#4

University of California - San Diego

La Jolla, California
38 Yearly Graduations
$69,249 Average Salary
46% Women

University of California - San Diego comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geology. 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, 38 people received their master's degree in geology from UCSD. Of these students, 46% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of California - San Diego geology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $69,249.

#4

Stanford University

Stanford, California
38 Yearly Graduations
$69,249 Average Salary
62% Women

The 4th most popular school in the country for geology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Stanford University. 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, 38 people received their master's degree in geology from Stanford. Of these students, 62% were women and 62% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Stanford University geology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $69,249.

#6

University of Houston

Houston, Texas
28 Yearly Graduations
$69,249 Average Salary
48% Women

University of Houston is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in geology. 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, 28 people received their master's degree in geology from UH. About 48% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Houston geology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $69,249.

#7

The Graduate Center, CUNY

New York, New York
27 Yearly Graduations
$69,249 Average Salary
47% Women

The Graduate Center, CUNY is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in geology. Roughly 9,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in geology from The Graduate Center. About 47% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that The Graduate Center graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $69,249.

26 Yearly Graduations
$69,249 Average Salary
69% Women

Columbia University in the City of New York is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in geology. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in geology from Columbia. Of these students, 69% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Columbia University in the City of New York geology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $69,249.

#9

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
25 Yearly Graduations
$69,249 Average Salary
62% Women

University of Arizona comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geology. Each year, around 45,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in geology from University of Arizona. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in geology at University of Arizona make a median salary of 69,249.

#10

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia
23 Yearly Graduations
$69,249 Average Salary
48% Women

Georgia State University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in geology. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,158 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in geology from Georgia State. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in geology at Georgia State University make a median salary of 69,249.

23 Yearly Graduations
$69,249 Average Salary
31% Women

The 10th most popular school in the country for geology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Washington - Seattle Campus. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in geology from UW Seattle. About 31% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Washington - Seattle Campus geology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $69,249.

#12

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, Mississippi
21 Yearly Graduations
$69,249 Average Salary
29% Women

University of Southern Mississippi comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geology. Roughly 14,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,508 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in geology from Southern Miss. Of these students, 29% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in geology at University of Southern Mississippi make a median salary of 69,249.

20 Yearly Graduations
$69,249 Average Salary
57% Women

The 13th most popular school in the country for geology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College. Each year, around 34,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,132 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in geology from Louisiana State University. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in geology at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College make a median salary of 69,249.

20 Yearly Graduations
$69,249 Average Salary
73% Women

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in geology. Each year, around 27,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 20 people received their master's degree in geology from University of Oklahoma. Of these students, 73% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in geology at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus make a median salary of 69,249.

#15

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
19 Yearly Graduations
$69,249 Average Salary
61% Women

The 15th most popular school in the country for geology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Florida State University. Roughly 43,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in geology from Florida State. About 61% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in geology at Florida State University make a median salary of 69,249.

#16

University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Wilmington, North Carolina
18 Yearly Graduations
$69,249 Average Salary
41% Women

University of North Carolina at Wilmington is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in geology. Each year, around 17,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,443 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,979 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in geology from UNCW. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 41% were women. University of North Carolina at Wilmington geology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $69,249.

18 Yearly Graduations
$69,249 Average Salary
60% Women

The University of Texas at Austin is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in geology. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in geology from UT Austin. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in geology at The University of Texas at Austin make a median salary of 69,249.

#18

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, Hawaii
16 Yearly Graduations
$69,249 Average Salary
79% Women

University of Hawaii at Manoa comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geology. Roughly 18,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,304 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in geology from UH Manoa. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women. Data shows that UH Manoa graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $69,249.

16 Yearly Graduations
$69,249 Average Salary
56% Women

The 18th most popular school in the country for geology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Oklahoma State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 24,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,611 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in geology from OSU. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women. Oklahoma State University - Main Campus geology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $69,249.

#20

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Lafayette, Louisiana
15 Yearly Graduations
$69,249 Average Salary
47% Women

The 20th most popular school in the country for geology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Roughly 16,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,407 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,511 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in geology from UL Lafayette. About 47% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in geology at University of Louisiana at Lafayette make a median salary of 69,249.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to geology that offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Chemistry 2,413
Physics 2,152
Materials Sciences 279
Atmospheric Sciences 258
Astronomy & Astrophysics 253

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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