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. Also, learn how Florida State ranks among other schools offering degrees in geology.
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The bachelor's program at Florida State was ranked #56 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #2 in Florida.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Florida State University handed out 6 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 7 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 19 students received their master’s degree in geology from Florida State. This makes it the #15 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2021, making the school the #28 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Geology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Florida State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,246 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $36,478 for all geology bachelor's degree recipients.
Geology majors graduating with a master's degree from Florida State make a median salary of $41,792 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $58,235.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at Florida State University.
Of the 6 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Geological & Earth Sciences from Florida State in 2020-2021, 83% were men and 17% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Florida State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida State University with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 19 geology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Florida State, about 42% were men and 58% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Florida State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida State University with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 84 |
| Physics | 62 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 32 |
| Materials Sciences | 5 |
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