by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Cal State Fullerton. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #11 out of 16 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Cal State Fullerton among the top schools in the country for geological & earth sciences, placing at #37 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 37 of 159 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in California | 11 of 17 |
The following degree levels are available for geological & earth sciences at Cal State Fullerton, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 25 |
| Master’s | 6 |
During the most recent reporting year, California State University-Fullerton handed out 25 bachelor’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
Cal State Fullerton is a solid choice among schools offering geological & earth sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #11 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
Geological & Earth Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Cal State Fullerton report a median salary of $65,717 a year. This is lower than $67,546, the median for all majors at Cal State Fullerton.
To complete a bachelor’s at Cal State Fullerton, geological & earth sciences students accumulate a median of $15,125 in student loans. This is lower than $15,667, the typical median for all majors at Cal State Fullerton.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,386 | $1,386 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 48% of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Cal State Fullerton are Hispanic or Latino. About 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Fullerton with a bachelor’s in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Cal State Fullerton granted 13 bachelor’s completions in geological and earth sciences/geosciences, other in the latest year of data — 62% to women and 38% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (46%).
Cal State Fullerton conferred 12 bachelor’s degrees in geology/earth science, general in the latest year of data — 42% to women and 58% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (58%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Cal State Fullerton. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 6 |
