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. We've also included details on how Michigan State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geology.
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The bachelor's program at Michigan State was ranked #52 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #2 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Michigan State University handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in geology from Michigan State. This makes it the #106 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2021, making the school the #51 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Geology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Michigan State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,719 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 Michigan State, geology students borrow a median amount of $29,869 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 Michigan State University.
Of the 24 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Geological & Earth Sciences from Michigan State in 2020-2021, 58% were men and 42% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 students earned a master's degree in geology from Michigan State. About 80% of these graduates were women and the other 20% were men.
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 Michigan 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 | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 86 |
| Physics | 78 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 22 |
| Materials Sciences | 11 |
| General Physical Sciences | 2 |
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