by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Cal Poly. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. It ranks as high as #2 out of 16 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Cal Poly among the top schools in the country for geological & earth sciences, ranked #9 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 9 of 159 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in California | 2 of 17 |
The following degree levels are offered in geological & earth sciences at Cal Poly, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 31 |
During the most recent reporting year, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo awarded 31 bachelor’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
Cal Poly is a solid choice among schools offering geological & earth sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Cal Poly, geological & earth sciences graduates take on a median debt of $15,000 in student loans. This is below $19,273, the typical median for all majors at Cal Poly.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $6,077 | $14,546 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 52% of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Cal Poly are White. Roughly 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo with a bachelor’s in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Cal Poly awarded 31 bachelor’s degrees in geological and earth sciences/geosciences, other recently — 48% to women and 52% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (55%).