by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Missouri State University-Springfield. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Missouri State University-Springfield as a strong choice for geological & earth sciences, ranked #155 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 155 of 159 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Missouri | 3 of 3 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region | 11 of 11 |
Here is each degree level available for geological & earth sciences at Missouri State University-Springfield, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 14 |
| Certificate | 16 |
| Master’s | 8 |
| Graduate Certificate | 11 |
During the most recent reporting year, Missouri State University-Springfield awarded 14 bachelor’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
Missouri State University-Springfield is among the very best schools in the country for geological & earth sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Geological & Earth Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at Missouri State University-Springfield report a median salary of $50,576 a year. This is lower than $55,416, the median for all majors at Missouri State University-Springfield.
To complete a bachelor’s at Missouri State University-Springfield, geological & earth sciences graduates take on a median debt of $28,000 in student loans. This is above $24,409, the typical median for all majors at Missouri State University-Springfield.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,196 | $17,388 |
| Fees | $1,382 | $1,382 |
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Among recent graduates, 43% of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield were White. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri State University-Springfield 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 | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Missouri State University-Springfield granted 14 bachelor’s degrees in geology/earth science, general in the most recent reporting year — 57% to women and 43% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Missouri State University-Springfield awarded 16 certificate degrees in geological & earth sciences.
Missouri State University-Springfield is not currently ranked for geological & earth sciences at the certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 31% of geological & earth sciences certificate degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences certificate degree graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield were White. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri State University-Springfield with a certificate in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Missouri State University-Springfield conferred 11 certificate degrees in geology/earth science, general in the latest year of data — 73% to women and 27% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
Missouri State University-Springfield granted 5 certificate degrees in paleontology recently — 60% to women and 40% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Missouri State University-Springfield. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 8 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 11 |
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