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, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Humboldt State University ranks in comparison to other schools with geology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Humboldt State University was ranked #135 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #19 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Humboldt State University handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
Geology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Humboldt State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,918 a year. This is less than $36,478, which is the national median of all geology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Humboldt State University, geology students borrow a median amount of $20,526 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all geology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,946.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at Humboldt State University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 students earned a bachelor's degree in geology from Humboldt State University. About 42% of these graduates were women and the other 58% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Humboldt State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Humboldt State University with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 20 |
| Physics | 10 |
| General Physical Sciences | 2 |
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