by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how UCSD ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geology.
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UCSD is in the top 10% of the country for geology. More specifically it was ranked #19 out of 183 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of California - San Diego handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 38 students received their master’s degree in geology from UCSD. This makes it the #4 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 22 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2021, making the school the #3 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Geology majors graduating with a master's degree from UCSD make a median salary of $42,953 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $58,235.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at University of California - San Diego.
Of the 15 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in geology from UCSD in 2021, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - San Diego with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 38 geology majors earned their master's degree from UCSD. Of these graduates, 42% were men and 58% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UCSD are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 66% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - San Diego with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 412 |
| Physics | 82 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 18 |
| Other Physical Science | 11 |
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