by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in geological & earth sciences at UCSD UC San Diego. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #5 out of 7 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UCSD UC San Diego highly for geological & earth sciences, ranked #34 out of 162 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 34 of 162 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in California | 9 of 17 |
The table below lists every degree level available for geological & earth sciences at UCSD UC San Diego, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 22 |
| Master’s | 49 |
| Doctoral | 24 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of California-San Diego conferred 49 master’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
UCSD UC San Diego is a solid choice among schools offering geological & earth sciences at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #6 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 43% of geological & earth sciences master’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences master’s degree graduates at UCSD UC San Diego are White. About 63% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-San Diego with a master’s in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 6 |
UCSD UC San Diego granted 26 master’s degrees in oceanography, chemical and physical in the latest year of data — 77% to women and 23% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (69%).
UCSD UC San Diego awarded 23 master’s completions in geology/earth science, general in the latest year of data — 35% to women and 65% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (57%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of California-San Diego conferred 24 doctoral degrees in geological & earth sciences.
UCSD UC San Diego is among the very best schools in the country for geological & earth sciences at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 46% of geological & earth sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences doctoral degree graduates at UCSD UC San Diego were White. Roughly 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-San Diego with a doctoral in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UCSD UC San Diego awarded 17 doctoral degrees in oceanography, chemical and physical recently — 65% to women and 35% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (65%).
UCSD UC San Diego conferred 6 doctoral degrees in geology/earth science, general recently — 33% to women and 67% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (50%).
UCSD UC San Diego awarded 1 doctoral completion in geophysics and seismology recently — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at UCSD UC San Diego. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 22 |