2024 Best Geophysics & Seismology Schools in California
6
Colleges in California
54
Geophysics Degrees Awarded
Geophysics & Seismology is about average in terms of popularity for degree programs. That is, it ranks #757 out of the 1506 majors across the country that we analyze each year. So, it might take a little more work to find colleges and universities that offer the degree program.
For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools in California to determine which ones were the best for geophysics & seismology students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 54 degrees in geophysics & seismology to qualified students.
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Choosing a Great Geophysics & Seismology School
Your choice of geophysics & seismology school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Geophysics & Seismology School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
Geophysics & Seismology Rankings by Degree Level
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Geophysics & Seismology Schools in California ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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Best Schools for Geophysics & Seismology in California
If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the geophysics degrees they offer, see the list below.
Top California Schools in Geophysics
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
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Most Popular In CA
Stanford University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in geophysics & seismology. Stanford is a large private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Stanford. A Best Colleges rank of #3 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Stanford is a great university overall.
There were roughly 13 geophysics & seismology students who graduated with this degree at Stanford in the most recent year we have data available.
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Every student who is interested in geophysics & seismology needs to look into University of California - Berkeley. UC Berkeley is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Berkeley. A Best Colleges rank of #18 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UC Berkeley is a great university overall.
There were roughly 13 geophysics & seismology students who graduated with this degree at UC Berkeley in the most recent year we have data available.
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California Institute of Technology is a good decision for students interested in a degree in geophysics & seismology. Caltech is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Pasadena. This school ranks 6th out of 168 schools for overall quality in the state of California.
There were about 9 geophysics & seismology students who graduated with this degree at Caltech in the most recent year we have data available.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In CA
University of California - Los Angeles is a good choice for students pursuing a degree in geophysics & seismology. Located in the city of Los Angeles, UCLA is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #26 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UCLA is a great university overall.
There were about 13 geophysics & seismology students who graduated with this degree at UCLA in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in geophysics & seismology from University of California - Los Angeles
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
7th
Most Popular In CA
UCSD is a fairly large public university located in the large city of La Jolla. This university ranks 8th out of 168 schools for overall quality in the state of California.
There were about 1 geophysics & seismology students who graduated with this degree at UCSD in the most recent year we have data available.
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