by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UC Santa Cruz. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #8 out of 16 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UC Santa Cruz as a strong choice for geological & earth sciences, ranked #30 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 30 of 159 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in California | 9 of 17 |
Here is each degree level offered in geological & earth sciences at UC Santa Cruz, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 52 |
| Master’s | 16 |
| Doctoral | 15 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of California-Santa Cruz conferred 52 bachelor’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
UC Santa Cruz holds a strong position among schools offering geological & earth sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #8 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
Geological & Earth Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UC Santa Cruz go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $56,645 a year. This is below $63,618, the median for all majors at UC Santa Cruz.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UC Santa Cruz, geological & earth sciences graduates take on a median debt of $20,833 in student loans. This is above $18,526, the typical median for all majors at UC Santa Cruz.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $2,775 | $2,775 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 60% of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UC Santa Cruz were White. Roughly 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Santa Cruz with a bachelor’s in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 8 |
UC Santa Cruz awarded 52 bachelor’s degrees in geology/earth science, general in the most recent reporting year — 40% to women and 60% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (44%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UC Santa Cruz. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 16 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 15 |
