by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UC Riverside. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #16 out of 16 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UC Riverside among the top schools in the country for geological & earth sciences, coming in at #132 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 132 of 159 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in California | 17 of 17 |
The table below lists every degree level available for geological & earth sciences at UC Riverside, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 16 |
| Master’s | 2 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of California-Riverside conferred 16 bachelor’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
UC Riverside ranks competitively among schools offering geological & earth sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #16 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $2,376 | $2,376 |
Learn more about UC Riverside tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UC Riverside are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Riverside with a bachelor’s in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UC Riverside granted 13 bachelor’s completions in geology/earth science, general in the latest year of data — 54% to women and 46% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (54%).
UC Riverside granted 3 bachelor’s completions in geophysics and seismology in the latest year of data — 33% to women and 67% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (67%).
Graduate study is also available at UC Riverside. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 2 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 4 |