by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in geological & earth sciences at Stanford University. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 6 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Stanford University among the top schools in the country for geological & earth sciences, ranked #2 out of 162 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 2 of 162 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in California | 1 of 17 |
The table below lists every degree level available for geological & earth sciences at Stanford University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 37 |
| Master’s | 43 |
| Doctoral | 25 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Stanford University handed out 43 master’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
Stanford University is among the very best schools in the country for geological & earth sciences at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $74,475 | $74,475 |
| Fees | $783 | $783 |
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Among recent graduates, 37% of geological & earth sciences master’s degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences master’s degree graduates at Stanford University are White. About 42% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stanford University with a master’s in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Stanford University awarded 32 master’s degrees in geology/earth science, general recently — 75% to women and 25% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (44%).
Stanford University granted 7 master’s degrees in geophysics and seismology in the most recent reporting year — 29% to women and 71% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (57%).
Stanford University granted 4 master’s completions in geological and earth sciences/geosciences, other in the latest year of data — 25% to women and 75% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (50%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Stanford University conferred 25 doctoral degrees in geological & earth sciences.
Stanford University is among the very best schools in the country for geological & earth sciences at the doctoral level. Its best result was #1 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 60% of geological & earth sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences doctoral degree graduates at Stanford University were White. About 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stanford University with a doctoral in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Stanford University conferred 19 doctoral degrees in geological and earth sciences/geosciences, other in the latest year of data — 47% to women and 53% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (37%).
Stanford University granted 6 doctoral completions in geophysics and seismology recently — 17% to women and 83% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Stanford University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 37 |