by our College Data Analytics TeamWe'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, and more. We've also included details on how Mines ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geology.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for geology majors, Mines came in at #8. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study.
In 2021, 50 students received their master’s degree in geology from Mines. This makes it the #3 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Geology majors graduating with a master's degree from Mines make a median salary of $62,256 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all geology graduates with a master's is $58,235.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at Colorado School of Mines.
The geology program at Mines awarded 50 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 62% of these degrees went to men with the other 38% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Colorado School of Mines with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 3 |
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