by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Sacramento State. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #9 out of 16 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Sacramento State among the top schools in the country for geological & earth sciences, ranked #29 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 29 of 159 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in California | 8 of 17 |
The following degree levels are granted in geological & earth sciences at Sacramento State, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 17 |
| Master’s | 12 |
During the most recent reporting year, California State University-Sacramento awarded 17 bachelor’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
Sacramento State is a solid choice among schools offering geological & earth sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #9 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
Geological & Earth Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at Sacramento State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $65,131 a year. This is higher than $64,062, the median for all majors at Sacramento State.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Sacramento State, geological & earth sciences graduates take on a median debt of $15,000 in student loans. This is lower than $17,571, the typical median for all majors at Sacramento State.
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 | $1,934 | $1,934 |
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Among recent graduates, 71% of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Sacramento State are White. About 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Sacramento with a bachelor’s in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Sacramento State awarded 17 bachelor’s degrees in geology/earth science, general in the most recent reporting year — 29% to women and 71% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (59%).
Graduate study is also available at Sacramento State. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 12 |
