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. Also, learn how Missouri State ranks among other schools offering degrees in geology.
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The bachelor's program at Missouri State was ranked #80 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #1 in Missouri.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Missouri State University - Springfield handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is an increase of 83% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 13 students received their master’s degree in geology from Missouri State. This makes it the #27 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Geology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Missouri State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,737 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 Missouri State, geology students borrow a median amount of $28,000 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 Missouri State University - Springfield.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in geology from Missouri State. About 68% were men and 32% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2021 graduates were in 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 geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 13 students who earned a master's degree in Geological & Earth Sciences from Missouri State in 2020-2021, 62% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri State University - Springfield with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 38 |
| Materials Sciences | 12 |
| Physics | 10 |
