by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how UCR ranks among other schools offering degrees in geology.
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The bachelor's program at UCR was ranked #129 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #18 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 121 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 129 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Riverside handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is a decrease of 69% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in geology from UCR. This makes it the #168 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.
Geology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UCR go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $22,998 a year. This is less than $39,685, which is the national median of all geology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $2,336 | $2,336 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,748 | $1,748 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,433 | $19,433 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,934 | $4,934 |
Learn more about UCR tuition and fees.
Of the 8 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in geology from UCR in 2022, 38% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Riverside with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UCR 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 UCR Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 students earned a master's degree in geology from UCR. About 80% of these graduates were women and the other 20% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UCR are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Riverside with a master's in geology.
| 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 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at University of California - Riverside.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 88 |
| Physics | 63 |
| Materials Sciences | 28 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.