by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how UC Davis compares to other colleges that offer geological & earth sciences.
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UC Davis is in the top 10% of the country for geological & earth sciences. More specifically it was ranked #22 out of 147 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #7 in California.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of California-Davis handed out 10 bachelor’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
Geological & Earth Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UC Davis earn a median of $67,743 a year. This is higher than $64,648, the median for all majors at UC Davis.
To complete a bachelor’s at UC Davis, geological & earth sciences graduates take on a median debt of $16,416 in student loans. This is higher than $14,443, the typical median for all majors at UC Davis.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $3,544 | $3,544 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 40% of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UC Davis were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 40% 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 bachelor’s in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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 |
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 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geological & earth sciences majors at University of California-Davis.
This geological & earth sciences program at UC Davis offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geology/Earth Science, General | 23 |
| Hydrology and Water Resources Science | 8 |
UC Davis awarded 23 degrees in geology/earth science, general in the latest year of data — 70% to women and 30% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (48%).
UC Davis granted 8 degrees in hydrology and water resources science in the latest year of data — 38% to women and 62% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).