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Graduate Geological & Earth Sciences Programs at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

20 Graduate Degrees Awarded
2 Graduate Award Levels
#1 Best Rank — Doctoral

Here is an overview of the graduate program in geological & earth sciences at Pennsylvania State University - University Park. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 4 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:

Pennsylvania State University - University Park Graduate Geological & Earth Sciences Rankings

#3 in the U.S.
#2 in Pennsylvania
#2 in the Middle Atlantic Region

By College Factual’s measure, Pennsylvania State University - University Park among the top schools in the country for geological & earth sciences, placing at #3 out of 162 schools nationally.

RankingRank
Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools3 of 162
Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Pennsylvania2 of 9
Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region2 of 26

Graduate Geological & Earth Sciences Degrees at Pennsylvania State University - University Park

The table below lists every degree level available for geological & earth sciences at Pennsylvania State University - University Park, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.

Degree LevelAnnual Graduates
Bachelor’s82
Undergraduate Certificate12
Master’s8
Doctoral12

Pennsylvania State University - University Park Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Degrees

During the most recent reporting year, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus conferred 8 master’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.

Master’s Rankings

Pennsylvania State University - University Park is not currently ranked for geological & earth sciences at the master’s level.

Pennsylvania State University - University Park Graduate Tuition and Fees

$57,556 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.

In StateOut of State
Tuition$56,928$56,928
Fees$628$628

Read more about Pennsylvania State University - University Park tuition and fees.

Master’s Student Diversity

Among recent graduates, 25% of geological & earth sciences master’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.

Pennsylvania State University - University Park gender breakdown of Geological & Earth Sciences Master's degree grads The largest share of geological & earth sciences master’s degree graduates at Pennsylvania State University - University Park are White. Approximately 62% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus with a master’s in geological & earth sciences.

Ethnic diversity of Geological & Earth Sciences majors at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
Ethnic BackgroundNumber of Students
Asian0
Black or African American0
Hispanic or Latino0
White5
Non-Resident Aliens2
Other Races1

Geology/Earth Science, General (Master’s)

Pennsylvania State University - University Park conferred 8 master’s completions in geology/earth science, general in the latest year of data — 75% to women and 25% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (62%).

Pennsylvania State University - University Park Geological & Earth Sciences Doctoral Degrees

In the most recent year for which we have data, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus awarded 12 doctoral degrees in geological & earth sciences.

Doctoral Rankings

Pennsylvania State University - University Park is among the very best schools in the country for geological & earth sciences at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #1 out of 4 schools by College Factual.

RankingRank
Best Geological & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region1
Best Geological & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools2

Doctoral Student Diversity

Among recent graduates, 50% of geological & earth sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.

Pennsylvania State University - University Park gender breakdown of Geological & Earth Sciences Doctoral degree grads The largest share of geological & earth sciences doctoral degree graduates at Pennsylvania State University - University Park were White. Approximately 42% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus with a doctoral in geological & earth sciences.

Ethnic diversity of Geological & Earth Sciences majors at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
Ethnic BackgroundNumber of Students
Asian0
Black or African American0
Hispanic or Latino2
White5
Non-Resident Aliens5
Other Races0

Geology/Earth Science, General (Doctoral)

Pennsylvania State University - University Park granted 12 doctoral completions in geology/earth science, general in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (42%).

Undergraduate Study in Geological & Earth Sciences at Pennsylvania State University - University Park

Undergraduate study is also available at Pennsylvania State University - University Park. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.

Undergraduate LevelAnnual Graduates
Bachelor’s Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences82
Undergraduate Certificate Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences12

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