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:
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.
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 Level Annual Graduates Bachelor’s 82 Undergraduate Certificate 12 Master’s 8 Doctoral 12
During the most recent reporting year, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus conferred 8 master’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
Pennsylvania State University - University Park is not currently ranked for geological & earth sciences at the master’s level.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.In State Out of State Tuition $56,928 $56,928 Fees $628 $628
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Among recent graduates, 25% of geological & earth sciences master’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
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 Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus awarded 12 doctoral degrees in geological & earth sciences.
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.
Among recent graduates, 50% of geological & earth sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
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 Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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 is also available at Pennsylvania State University - University Park. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.Undergraduate Level Annual Graduates Bachelor’s Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences 82 Undergraduate Certificate Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences 12