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Geology & Earth Sciences at University of California - Irvine

48 Bachelor's Degrees
13 Master's Degrees
9 Doctor's Degrees
We'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, and more. Also, learn how UC Irvine ranks among other schools offering degrees in geology.

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Geology & Earth Sciences Degrees Available at UC Irvine

UC Irvine Geology Rankings

UC Irvine was ranked #24 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for geology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #6 in California.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Value Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (With Aid) 10
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (With Aid) 10
Best Geology & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools 12
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (With Aid) 12
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (With Aid) 13
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income $48-$75k) 15
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income $30-$48k) 16
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income $75-$110k) 16
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income $48-$75k) 16
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income $30-$48k) 16
Best Value Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income $48-$75k) 17
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income $0-$30k) 17
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income $48-$75k) 17
Best Value Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income $30-$48k) 19
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income $75-$110k) 19
Best Value Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income $75-$110k) 20
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income $30-$48k) 20
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income $0-$30k) 20
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income $0-$30k) 20
Best Value Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income $0-$30k) 23
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income $75-$110k) 23
Best Geology & Earth Sciences Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 23
Best Geology & Earth Sciences Schools 24
Best Geology & Earth Sciences Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 25
Best Geology & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 25
Best Geology & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools 30
Best Geology & Earth Sciences Master’s Degree Schools 31
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income Over $110k) 34
Best Geology & Earth Sciences Graduate Degree Schools 36
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences 40
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income Over $110k) 44
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income Over $110k) 45
Best Value Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income Over $110k) 48
Best Geology & Earth Sciences Colleges for Veterans 52
Best Geology & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 52
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Geology & Earth Sciences Graduates 60
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences 68
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences 69
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Geology & Earth Sciences Graduates 89
Best Value Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences 146
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences 148
Highest Paid Geology & Earth Sciences Graduates 157
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Geology & Earth Sciences Graduates 158

Popularity of Geology at UC Irvine

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of California - Irvine handed out 48 bachelor's degrees in geology & earth sciences. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 52 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 13 students received their master’s degree in geology from UC Irvine. This makes it the #14 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 #7 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

UC Irvine Geology Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at University of California - Irvine.

UC Irvine Geology & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Program

In the 2020-2021 academic year, 48 students earned a bachelor's degree in geology from UC Irvine. About 54% of these graduates were women and the other 46% were men.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Irvine with a bachelor's in geology.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 13
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 15
White 4
Non-Resident Aliens 10
Other Races 6

UC Irvine Geology & Earth Sciences Master’s Program

Of the 13 students who graduated with a Master’s in geology from UC Irvine in 2021, 46% were men and 54% were women.

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The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UC Irvine are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Irvine with a master's in geology.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 3
White 7
Non-Resident Aliens 2
Other Races 1

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