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Geology & Earth Sciences at University of California - Santa Cruz

44 Bachelor's Degrees
2 Master's Degrees
3 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 Santa Cruz ranks among other schools offering degrees in geology.

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Geology & Earth Sciences Degrees Available at UC Santa Cruz

UC Santa Cruz Geology Rankings

The bachelor's program at UC Santa Cruz was ranked #30 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #8 in California.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Geology & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools 18
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Geology & Earth Sciences Graduates 24
Best Geology & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools 29
Best Geology & Earth Sciences Schools 30
Best Geology & Earth Sciences Master’s Degree Schools 32
Best Geology & Earth Sciences Graduate Degree Schools 34
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (With Aid) 40
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income $30-$48k) 40
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income $48-$75k) 40
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Geology & Earth Sciences Graduates 41
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences 43
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income $75-$110k) 48
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income $0-$30k) 48
Best Geology & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 54
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income $48-$75k) 55
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income $30-$48k) 55
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income $48-$75k) 56
Best Value Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income $48-$75k) 59
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income $30-$48k) 60
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income $0-$30k) 60
Best Value Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income $30-$48k) 61
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income $0-$30k) 61
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (With Aid) 61
Best Value Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income $0-$30k) 62
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income Over $110k) 66
Best Value Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (With Aid) 68
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (With Aid) 68
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income $75-$110k) 68
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income $75-$110k) 68
Best Value Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income $75-$110k) 70
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences 73
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences 73
Highest Paid Geology & Earth Sciences Graduates 78
Best Geology & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 78
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Geology & Earth Sciences Graduates 80
Best Geology & Earth Sciences Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 81
Best Geology & Earth Sciences Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 84
Best Geology & Earth Sciences Colleges for Veterans 88
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income Over $110k) 98
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income Over $110k) 138
Best Value Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income Over $110k) 141
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences 150
Best Value Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences 156

Popularity of Geology at UC Santa Cruz

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of California - Santa Cruz handed out 44 bachelor's degrees in geology & earth sciences. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 66 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in geology from UC Santa Cruz. This makes it the #139 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2021, making the school the #49 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

UC Santa Cruz Geology Students

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

UC Santa Cruz Geology & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Program

Of the 44 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in geology from UC Santa Cruz in 2021, 61% were men and 39% were women.

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

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 6
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 10
White 21
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 6

UC Santa Cruz Geology & Earth Sciences Master’s Program

Of the 2 geology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from UC Santa Cruz, about 50% were men and 50% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Santa Cruz 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 1
White 1
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 0

Majors Similar to Geology

Related Major Annual Graduates
Chemical & Physical Oceanography 16

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