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Geological & Earth Sciences at San Diego State University

21 Bachelor's Degrees
5 Master's Degrees
2 Doctor's Degrees
Geological & Earth Sciences is one of the majors in the physical sciences program at San Diego State University.

Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how SDSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geology.

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Geological & Earth Sciences Degrees Available at SDSU

SDSU Geology Rankings

The geology major at SDSU is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Geological & Earth Sciences. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.

Popularity of Geology at SDSU

During the 2021-2022 academic year, San Diego State University handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in geology from SDSU. This makes it the #106 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2022, making the school the #90 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Do Geology Graduates from SDSU Make?

$41,351 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of Geology Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

The median salary of geology students who receive their bachelor's degree at SDSU is $41,351. This is higher than $39,685, which is the national median for all geology bachelor's degree recipients.

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How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Geology from SDSU Cost?

$8,290 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

SDSU Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $5,742 $17,622
Fees $2,548 $2,548
Books and Supplies $908 $908
On Campus Room and Board $21,630 $21,630
On Campus Other Expenses $3,244 $3,244

Learn more about SDSU tuition and fees.

SDSU Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 21 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in geology from SDSU. About 62% were men and 38% were women.

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The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SDSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a bachelor's in geology.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 2
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 6
White 11
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 1

Does SDSU Offer an Online BS in Geology?

SDSU does not offer an online option for its geology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SDSU Online Learning page.

SDSU Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Program Diversity

In the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 students earned a master's degree in geology from SDSU. About 60% of these graduates were women and the other 40% were men.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a master's in geology.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 4
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 0

Geology Student Diversity at SDSU

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at San Diego State University.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Chemistry 129
Physics 20
Astronomy & Astrophysics 10

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