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 FAU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geology.
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The bachelor's program at FAU was ranked #77 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #4 in Florida.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Florida Atlantic University handed out 6 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is a decrease of 67% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 9 students received their master’s degree in geology from FAU. This makes it the #57 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2021, making the school the #61 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at Florida Atlantic University.
The geology program at FAU awarded 6 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 67% of these degrees went to men with the other 33% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at FAU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
The geology program at FAU awarded 9 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 56% of these degrees went to men with the other 44% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at FAU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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