by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how UCSD ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geology.
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UCSD is in the top 10% of the country for geology. More specifically it was ranked #13 out of 152 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - San Diego handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 38 students received their master’s degree in geology from UCSD. This makes it the #4 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 22 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2022, making the school the #3 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 | $3,431 | $3,431 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,307 | $1,307 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,198 | $17,198 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,735 | $4,735 |
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The geology program at UCSD awarded 13 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 54% of these degrees went to men with the other 46% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - San Diego with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the UCSD 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 UCSD Online Learning page.
The geology program at UCSD awarded 52 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 40% of these degrees went to men with the other 60% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - San Diego with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at University of California - San Diego.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 445 |
| Physics | 71 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 15 |
| Other Physical Science | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.