by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UC Merced. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. It ranks as high as #14 out of 16 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UC Merced as a strong choice for geological & earth sciences, coming in at #60 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 60 of 159 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in California | 15 of 17 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in geological & earth sciences at UC Merced, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 16 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of California-Merced awarded 16 bachelor’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
UC Merced holds a strong position among schools offering geological & earth sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #14 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $2,393 | $2,393 |
Read more about UC Merced tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UC Merced were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 69% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Merced with a bachelor’s in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UC Merced awarded 16 bachelor’s degrees in geology/earth science, general in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (69%).
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