by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Cal Poly Pomona ranks among other schools offering degrees in geology.
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The bachelor's program at Cal Poly Pomona was ranked #65 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #12 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, California State Polytechnic University - Pomona handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in geology from Cal Poly Pomona. This makes it the #91 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Geology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Cal Poly Pomona go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $49,680 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $36,478 for all geology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Cal Poly Pomona, geology students borrow a median amount of $19,375 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all geology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,946.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at California State Polytechnic University - Pomona.
Of the 22 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Geological & Earth Sciences from Cal Poly Pomona in 2020-2021, 86% were men and 14% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State Polytechnic University - Pomona with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
For the most recent academic year available, 83% of geology master's degrees went to men and 17% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State Polytechnic University - Pomona with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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