by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UofM ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geology.
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The bachelor's program at UofM was ranked #162 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #4 in Tennessee.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Memphis handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is a decrease of 52% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 7 students received their master’s degree in geology from UofM. This makes it the #73 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2021, making the school the #111 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of geology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UofM is $22,815. This is less than $36,478, which is the national median of all geology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at University of Memphis.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in geology from UofM. About 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Memphis with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 7 students who graduated with a Master’s in geology from UofM in 2021, 71% were men and 29% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Memphis 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 | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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