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 Iowa State ranks in comparison to other schools with geology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Iowa State was ranked #36 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #1 in Iowa.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Iowa State University handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in geology from Iowa State. This makes it the #91 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2021, making the school the #69 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Geology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Iowa State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,315 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Iowa State, geology students borrow a median amount of $26,250 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 Iowa State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 geology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Iowa State. Of these graduates, 58% were men and 42% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 6 geology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Iowa State, about 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 56 |
| Physics | 34 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 17 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 1 |
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