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. Also, learn how Rutgers New Brunswick ranks among other schools offering degrees in geology.
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The bachelor's program at Rutgers New Brunswick was ranked #60 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #1 in New Jersey.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Rutgers University - New Brunswick handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is a decrease of 47% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in geology from Rutgers New Brunswick. This makes it the #130 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2021, making the school the #51 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Rutgers New Brunswick, geology students borrow a median amount of $24,830 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all geology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,946.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at Rutgers University - New Brunswick.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of geology bachelor's degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Rutgers New Brunswick are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - New Brunswick with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 geology majors earned their master's degree from Rutgers New Brunswick. Of these graduates, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Rutgers New Brunswick are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - New Brunswick with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 61 |
| Chemistry | 57 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 13 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 5 |
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