by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how Cal Poly ranks among other schools offering degrees in geological & earth sciences.
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Cal Poly holds a strong position among schools offering geological & earth sciences. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 162 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in California.
During the most recent reporting year, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo handed out 31 bachelor’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Cal Poly, geological & earth sciences graduates take on a median debt of $15,000 in student loans. This is below $19,273, the typical median for all majors at Cal Poly.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $6,077 | $14,546 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 52% of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Cal Poly are White. Roughly 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo with a bachelor’s in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the geological & earth sciences majors at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo.
The geological & earth sciences program at Cal Poly includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other | 31 |
Cal Poly granted 31 degrees in geological and earth sciences/geosciences, other recently — 48% to women and 52% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (55%).