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Geological & Earth Sciences at Oregon State University

37 Bachelor's Degrees
13 Master's Degrees
7 Doctor's Degrees
The Geological & Earth Sciences major is part of the physical sciences program at Oregon State University.

We'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, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Oregon State ranks among other schools offering degrees in geology.

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Geological & Earth Sciences Degrees Available at Oregon State

Oregon State Geology Rankings

The bachelor's program at Oregon State was ranked #51 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #1 in Oregon.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Degree Schools 19
Best Geological & Earth Sciences Graduate Degree Schools 22
Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools 51
Best Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools 51

Popularity of Geology at Oregon State

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Oregon State University handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is a decrease of 31% over the previous year when 54 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in geology from Oregon State. This makes it the #27 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2022, making the school the #36 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Do Geology Graduates from Oregon State Make?

$39,450 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of Geology Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

The median salary of geology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Oregon State is $39,450. This is less than $39,685, which is the national median of all geology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.

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How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Geology from Oregon State Cost?

$13,494 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

Oregon State Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Oregon State paid an average of $729 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $245 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $11,145 $33,315
Fees $2,349 $2,349
Books and Supplies $600 $600
On Campus Room and Board $15,075 $15,075
On Campus Other Expenses $3,036 $3,036

Learn more about Oregon State tuition and fees.

Oregon State Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 37 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in geology from Oregon State in 2022, 57% were men and 43% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 59% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oregon State University with a bachelor's in geology.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 4
White 22
Non-Resident Aliens 6
Other Races 5

Does Oregon State Offer an Online BS in Geology?

Online degrees for the Oregon State 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 Oregon State Online Learning page.

Oregon State Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 geology majors earned their master's degree from Oregon State. Of these graduates, 25% were men and 75% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oregon State University with a master's in geology.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 3
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 6
Non-Resident Aliens 2
Other Races 0

Geology Student Diversity at Oregon State

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at Oregon State University.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Chemistry 84
Physics 39
Materials Sciences 13

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