by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in geological & earth sciences at UCLA. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #4 out of 7 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UCLA among the top schools in the country for geological & earth sciences, ranked #17 out of 162 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 17 of 162 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in California | 5 of 17 |
The following degree levels are granted in geological & earth sciences at UCLA, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 20 |
| Master’s | 6 |
| Doctoral | 11 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of California-Los Angeles conferred 6 master’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
UCLA has not been ranked for geological & earth sciences at the master’s level.
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,518 | $68,757 |
| Fees | $1,714 | $1,714 |
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Among recent graduates, 67% of geological & earth sciences master’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences master’s degree graduates at UCLA were White. Approximately 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Los Angeles 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 | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UCLA awarded 2 master’s completions in geochemistry in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
UCLA awarded 2 master’s degrees 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 (100%).
UCLA conferred 2 master’s completions in geophysics and seismology in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (50%).
During the most recent reporting year, University of California-Los Angeles conferred 11 doctoral degrees in geological & earth sciences.
UCLA is a solid choice among schools offering geological & earth sciences at the doctoral level. Its best result was #4 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 73% of geological & earth sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 27% went to women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences doctoral degree graduates at UCLA are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 27% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Los Angeles with a doctoral in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UCLA granted 8 doctoral degrees in geophysics and seismology recently — 12% to women and 88% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (38%).
UCLA conferred 2 doctoral completions in geology/earth science, general recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Asian (50%).
UCLA conferred 1 doctoral degree in geochemistry recently — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (100%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at UCLA. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 20 |