Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Degrees
There are 483 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree 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 (this page) | 1,879 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 782 |
Earnings of Geological & Earth Sciences Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Geological & Earth Sciences of $54,219 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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 Master’s Degrees
There are 597 colleges that offer a master’s degree 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 master's degree. This school awarded 151 master's degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Geological & Earth Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Washington State University is a popular choice for Geological & Earth Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 121 master's degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree 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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 114 people received their master's degree in Geological & Earth Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Geological & Earth Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for Geological & Earth Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 112 master's degrees 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.
Stanford University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences. This school awarded 105 master's degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Geological & Earth Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 102 people received their master's degree in Geological & Earth Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Geological & Earth Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Diego comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences. This school awarded 95 master's degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Geological & Earth Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people received their master's degree 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 Arizona is a popular choice for Geological & Earth Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 90 master's degrees 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 master's degree. This school awarded 90 master's degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree 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 master's degree. This school awarded 89 master's degrees 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-Santa Cruz comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences. This school awarded 83 master's degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree 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 master's degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences. This school awarded 77 master's degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Geological & Earth Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Houston comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their master's degree 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 Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Geological & Earth Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 74 master's degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Geological & Earth Sciences here go on to 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 master's degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their master's degree in Geological & Earth Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Geological & Earth Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine is a popular choice for Geological & Earth Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 71 master's degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree 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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their master's degree in Geological & Earth Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Geological & Earth Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Western Washington University is a popular choice for Geological & Earth Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 66 master's degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Geological & Earth Sciences here go on to 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 master's degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their master's degree in Geological & Earth Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Geological & Earth Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Geological & Earth Sciences Focus Areas
| 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 master’s degrees.
| 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
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- 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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