Below are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how Stanford University ranks among other schools offering degrees in geological & earth sciences.
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In the most recent year for which we have data, Stanford University handed out 37 bachelor’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,473 | $65,127 |
| Fees | $783 | $783 |
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Among recent graduates, 24% of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Stanford University were White. Approximately 46% 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 bachelor’s in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 7 |
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 |
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 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the geological & earth sciences majors at Stanford University.
The geological & earth sciences program at Stanford University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geology/Earth Science, General | 63 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other | 26 |
| Geophysics and Seismology | 16 |
Stanford University granted 63 degrees in geology/earth science, general in the latest year of data — 79% to women and 21% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (41%).
Stanford University conferred 26 degrees in geological and earth sciences/geosciences, other in the latest year of data — 42% to women and 58% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (42%).
Stanford University awarded 16 degrees in geophysics and seismology in the most recent reporting year — 25% to women and 75% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (56%).