by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in geological & earth sciences at Columbia University. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 3 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Columbia University among the top schools in the country for geological & earth sciences, placing at #60 out of 162 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 60 of 162 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in New York | 3 of 10 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 10 of 26 |
Here is each degree level offered in geological & earth sciences at Columbia University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 29 |
| Master’s | 17 |
| Doctoral | 13 |
| Professional Certificate | 14 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Columbia University in the City of New York handed out 17 master’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
Columbia University is among the very best schools in the country for geological & earth sciences at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $81,888 | $81,888 |
| Fees | $3,037 | $3,037 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 41% of geological & earth sciences master’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences master’s degree graduates at Columbia University were White. About 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a master’s in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Columbia University awarded 17 master’s degrees in geology/earth science, general recently — 59% to women and 41% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (47%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Columbia University in the City of New York conferred 13 doctoral degrees in geological & earth sciences.
Columbia University is among the very best schools in the country for geological & earth sciences at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 31% of geological & earth sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences doctoral degree graduates at Columbia University were White. Approximately 54% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a doctoral in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Columbia University awarded 13 doctoral degrees in geology/earth science, general in the most recent reporting year — 69% to women and 31% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (54%).
During the most recent reporting year, Columbia University in the City of New York awarded 14 professional certificate degrees in geological & earth sciences.
Columbia University is not currently ranked for geological & earth sciences at the professional certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 43% of geological & earth sciences professional certificate degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences professional certificate degree graduates at Columbia University were White. About 64% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a professional certificate in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Columbia University conferred 14 professional certificate completions in geology/earth science, general recently — 57% to women and 43% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (64%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Columbia University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 29 |