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. In addition, we cover how Ball State ranks in comparison to other schools with geology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Ball State was ranked #110 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #3 in Indiana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Ball State University handed out 6 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is a decrease of 60% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in geology from Ball State. This makes it the #154 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at Ball State University.
The geology program at Ball State awarded 6 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 17% of these degrees went to men with the other 83% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ball State University with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 3 geology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Ball State, about 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Ball State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ball State University with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 28 |
| Physics | 11 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 7 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 2 |
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