by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in geological & earth sciences at UC Davis. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UC Davis highly for geological & earth sciences, placing at #16 out of 162 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 16 of 162 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in California | 4 of 17 |
Here is each degree level available for geological & earth sciences at UC Davis, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 10 |
| Master’s | 5 |
| Doctoral | 16 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of California-Davis conferred 5 master’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
UC Davis has not been 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 | $55,072 | $67,317 |
| Fees | $2,379 | $2,379 |
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Among recent graduates, 20% of geological & earth sciences master’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences master’s degree graduates at UC Davis were White. Approximately 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Davis 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 | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UC Davis granted 3 master’s degrees in geology/earth science, general in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (67%).
UC Davis conferred 2 master’s completions in hydrology and water resources science in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of California-Davis awarded 16 doctoral degrees in geological & earth sciences.
UC Davis is not yet ranked for geological & earth sciences at the doctoral level.
Among recent graduates, 44% of geological & earth sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences doctoral degree graduates at UC Davis are White. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Davis with a doctoral in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UC Davis conferred 10 doctoral degrees in geology/earth science, general recently — 70% to women and 30% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (60%).
UC Davis conferred 6 doctoral completions in hydrology and water resources science recently — 33% to women and 67% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (50%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at UC Davis. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 10 |