by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at MSU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates MSU among the top schools in the country for geological & earth sciences, ranked #105 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 105 of 159 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Michigan | 3 of 4 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 12 of 19 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in geological & earth sciences at MSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 11 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Michigan State University conferred 11 bachelor’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
MSU is a solid choice among schools offering geological & earth sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
Geological & Earth Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at MSU report a median salary of $53,608 a year. This is lower than $69,754, the median for all majors at MSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at MSU, geological & earth sciences students borrow a median amount of $29,869 in student loans. This is higher than $25,213, the typical median for all majors at MSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,750 | $44,510 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 64% of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU were White. About 82% of graduates fell into 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 geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
MSU conferred 11 bachelor’s completions in geology/earth science, general in the most recent reporting year — 36% to women and 64% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (82%).
Graduate study is also available at MSU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Doctoral Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 2 |
