by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Columbia University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #6 out of 9 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Columbia University among the top schools in the country for geological & earth sciences, placing at #64 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 64 of 159 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in New York | 4 of 10 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 12 of 25 |
Here is each degree level offered in geological & earth sciences at Columbia University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 29 |
| Master’s | 17 |
| Doctoral | 13 |
| Professional Certificate | 14 |
During the most recent reporting year, Columbia University in the City of New York awarded 29 bachelor’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
Columbia University is among the very best schools in the country for geological & earth sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #6 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Columbia University, geological & earth sciences graduates take on a median debt of $21,065 in student loans. This is lower than $23,258, the typical median for all majors at Columbia University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,514 | $66,722 |
| Fees | $3,795 | $3,795 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 38% of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Columbia University are White. About 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a bachelor’s in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Columbia University awarded 29 bachelor’s degrees in geology/earth science, general in the latest year of data — 62% to women and 38% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (48%).
Graduate study is also available at Columbia University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 17 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 13 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 14 |