Master’s Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences
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Education Levels of Geology Majors
In 2020-2021, 1,663 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 | 1,663 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 734 |
| Graduate Certificate | 94 |
Earnings of Geology Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in geology is $58,235. 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 $48,811 to a high of $64,543.
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 men than women pursue master's degrees in geology. About 51.8% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 862 |
| Women | 801 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of geology master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 52 |
| Black or African American | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 131 |
| White | 1,118 |
| International Students | 218 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 103 |
Most Popular Geology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 209 colleges that offer a master’s degree in geology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
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 $9,110 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,110 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 81 master's degrees were handed out to geology majors at Mississippi State. About 52% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $8,578 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 64 master's degrees were handed out to geology majors at Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 45% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $17,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,154 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 50 people received their master's degree in geology from Mines. Of these students, 38% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The geology program at University of California - San Diego awarded 38 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 58% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $55,473 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,315 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 38 people received their master's degree in geology from Stanford. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were 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 $8,713 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 people received their master's degree in geology from UH. Of these students, 32% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 27 people received their master's degree in geology from The Graduate Center. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. The geology program at Columbia University in the City of New York awarded 26 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 81% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $10,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,106 per year. The geology program at University of Arizona awarded 25 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 40% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 23 people received their master's degree in geology from Georgia State. Of these students, 48% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $10,927 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,605 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 people received their master's degree in geology from UW Seattle. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were 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 $9,094 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,094 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 people received their master's degree in geology from Southern Miss. About 43% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,034 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 master's degrees were handed out to geology majors at University of Oklahoma. About 50% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The geology program at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College awarded 20 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 master's degrees were handed out to geology majors at Florida State. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were 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 $11,752 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,050 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 master's degrees were handed out to geology majors at UT Austin. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 22% were 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 $4,719 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 people received their master's degree in geology from UNCW. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 master's degrees were handed out to geology majors at UH Manoa. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were 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. The geology program at Oklahoma State University - Main Campus awarded 16 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 44% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Wright State University - Main Campus comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in geology. Roughly 10,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,298 per year. The geology program at Wright State University - Main Campus awarded 15 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to geology that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 2,246 |
| Physics | 1,949 |
| Materials Sciences | 270 |
| Atmospheric Sciences | 213 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 187 |
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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