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 GMU ranks among other schools offering degrees in geology.
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The bachelor's program at GMU was ranked #63 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #3 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, George Mason University handed out 9 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is a decrease of 40% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in geology from GMU. This makes it the #130 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2021, making the school the #43 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of geology students who receive their bachelor's degree at GMU is $39,578. 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.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at George Mason University.
The geology program at GMU awarded 9 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 56% of these degrees went to men with the other 44% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 4 geology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from GMU, about 75% were men and 25% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at GMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 34 |
| Physics | 31 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 10 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 1 |
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