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. In addition, we cover how GVSU ranks in comparison to other schools with geology programs.
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The bachelor's program at GVSU was ranked #132 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #4 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Grand Valley State University handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is a decrease of 57% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of geology students who receive their bachelor's degree at GVSU is $36,459. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $36,478 for all geology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at GVSU, geology students borrow a median amount of $28,750 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 Grand Valley State University.
Of the 12 geology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from GVSU, about 42% were men and 58% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at GVSU 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 Grand Valley 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 | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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