by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UC Davis ranks in comparison to other schools with geology programs.
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The bachelor's program at UC Davis was ranked #32 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #9 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of California - Davis handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 11 students received their master’s degree in geology from UC Davis. This makes it the #40 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2021, making the school the #20 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of geology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UC Davis is $35,137. This is less than $36,478, which is the national median of all geology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UC Davis, geology students borrow a median amount of $16,416 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 University of California - Davis.
The geology program at UC Davis awarded 23 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 39% of these degrees went to men with the other 61% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 52% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Davis with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 students earned a master's degree in geology from UC Davis. About 45% of these graduates were women and the other 55% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Davis with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 119 |
| Physics | 90 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 17 |
| Other Physical Science | 1 |
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