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, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UC Davis ranks in comparison to other schools with geology programs.
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UC Davis is in the top 10% of the country for geology. More specifically it was ranked #16 out of 152 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 11 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 16 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Davis handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in geology from UC Davis. This makes it the #40 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2022, making the school the #20 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of geology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UC Davis is $43,462. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $39,685 for all geology bachelor's degree recipients.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $3,413 | $3,413 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,381 | $1,381 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,068 | $19,068 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,359 | $5,359 |
Learn more about UC Davis tuition and fees.
Of the 20 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in geology from UC Davis in 2022, 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Davis with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UC Davis 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 UC Davis Online Learning page.
Of the 3 students who earned a master's degree in Geological & Earth Sciences from UC Davis in 2021-2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Davis with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 1 |
| 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 - Davis.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 108 |
| Physics | 97 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 6 |
| Other Physical Science | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.