by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Boise State ranks among other schools offering degrees in geology.
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The bachelor's program at Boise State was ranked #113 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #3 in Idaho.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Boise State University handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is a decrease of 50% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 11 students received their master’s degree in geology from Boise State. This makes it the #40 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.
Geology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Boise State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,068 a year. This is less than $36,478, which is the national median of all geology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Boise State, geology students borrow a median amount of $27,299 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,946 for all geology majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at Boise State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in geology from Boise State. About 58% were men and 42% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Boise State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 92% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boise State University with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 11 geology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Boise State, about 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boise State University with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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