by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UCLA. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #5 out of 16 schools (Bachelor’s 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 #19 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 19 of 159 |
| 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 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of California-Los Angeles handed out 20 bachelor’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
UCLA is a solid choice among schools offering geological & earth sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #5 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $1,973 | $1,973 |
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Among recent graduates, 15% of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UCLA were White. Approximately 30% 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 bachelor’s in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
UCLA awarded 17 bachelor’s degrees in geology/earth science, general in the latest year of data — 88% to women and 12% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (29%).
UCLA granted 3 bachelor’s completions in geophysics and seismology in the most recent reporting year — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (33%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UCLA. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 6 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 11 |