by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how FIU ranks in comparison to other schools with geology programs.
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The bachelor's program at FIU was ranked #131 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #5 in Florida.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Florida International University 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 2021, 7 students received their master’s degree in geology from FIU. This makes it the #73 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2021, making the school the #43 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 International University.
The geology program at FIU awarded 13 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 54% of these degrees went to men with the other 46% going to 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, 69% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida International University with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 geology majors earned their master's degree from FIU. Of these graduates, 71% were men and 29% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida International University with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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