by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how UC Berkeley ranks in comparison to other schools with geology programs.
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Ranked at #2 in College Factual's most recent rankings, UC Berkeley is in the top 1% of the country for geology students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 1 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 2 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Berkeley handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is a decrease of 38% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in geology from UC Berkeley. This makes it the #106 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2022, making the school the #17 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $3,016 | $3,016 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,273 | $1,273 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $22,692 | $22,692 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,238 | $6,238 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 21 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in geology from UC Berkeley. About 19% were men and 81% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Berkeley with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UC Berkeley geology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UC Berkeley Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 students graduated with a master's degree in geology from UC Berkeley. About 57% were men and 43% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Berkeley with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at University of California - Berkeley.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 204 |
| Physics | 152 |
| Materials Sciences | 101 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 56 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.