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Best Colleges for Associate Degree
in Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences

70 colleges ranked by graduate median earnings. Filter by acceptance rate, tuition, deadlines, SAT & ACT — updated for 2026 admissions.

70 Colleges
📍 California
🎓 Associate Degree

Showing 1–24 of 70 colleges in California

Ohlone College
Fremont, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$22,906/yr
Grad earnings
$54,278
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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College of San Mateo
San Mateo, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$11,875/yr
Grad earnings
$54,172
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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West Valley College
Saratoga, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$13,351/yr
Grad earnings
$51,688
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$14,804/yr
Grad earnings
$51,378
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$11,792/yr
Grad earnings
$50,874
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Canada College
Redwood City, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$9,514/yr
Grad earnings
$50,087
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Irvine Valley College
Irvine, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$11,750/yr
Grad earnings
$49,156
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Moorpark College
Moorpark, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$9,685/yr
Grad earnings
$49,044
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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College of the Canyons
Santa Clarita, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$10,243/yr
Grad earnings
$49,022
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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San Diego Miramar College
San Diego, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$11,428/yr
Grad earnings
$48,224
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$18,682/yr
Grad earnings
$47,647
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$13,191/yr
Grad earnings
$47,348
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$20,561/yr
Grad earnings
$46,047
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Sierra College
Rocklin, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$12,628/yr
Grad earnings
$45,294
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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San Diego Mesa College
San Diego, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$12,964/yr
Grad earnings
$45,120
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Santiago Canyon College
Orange, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$12,617/yr
Grad earnings
$44,956
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Los Angeles Pierce College
Woodland Hills, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$19,844/yr
Grad earnings
$44,521
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Hartnell College
Salinas, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$12,050/yr
Grad earnings
$44,316
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Cabrillo College
Aptos, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$23,625/yr
Grad earnings
$44,114
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Pasadena City College
Pasadena, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$12,166/yr
Grad earnings
$43,937
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$11,848/yr
Grad earnings
$43,552
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Cypress College
Cypress, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$15,752/yr
Grad earnings
$43,533
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Ventura College
Ventura, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$9,762/yr
Grad earnings
$43,430
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Associate Degree in Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences in California?
70 colleges and universities currently offer Associate Degree programs in Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences in California, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences in California?
Ohlone College leads with median graduate earnings of $54,278 ten years after enrollment for Associate Degree graduates.
Which Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences colleges in California have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including Ohlone College, College of San Mateo, West Valley College, Diablo Valley College. Rolling admissions is ideal for students who missed regular deadlines.
What SAT score do I need for Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences programs?
SAT requirements vary widely by college selectivity. Use the "My SAT score" filter above to see only colleges where your score meets or exceeds the average admitted student, from open-admission colleges to highly selective universities.

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