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 UCLA ranks in comparison to other schools with geology programs.
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UCLA is in the top 10% of the country for geology. More specifically it was ranked #15 out of 152 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Los Angeles handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is an increase of 67% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in geology from UCLA. This makes it the #65 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2022, making the school the #51 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $1,913 | $1,913 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,574 | $1,574 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,148 | $17,148 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,562 | $5,562 |
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Of the 30 geology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UCLA, about 43% were men and 57% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Los Angeles with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 5 |
UCLA 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 UCLA Online Learning page.
Of the 7 students who graduated with a Master’s in geology from UCLA in 2022, 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 - Los Angeles with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at University of California - Los Angeles.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 142 |
| Physics | 119 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 47 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 27 |
| Materials Sciences | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.