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 MSU Bozeman ranks among other schools offering degrees in geology.
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The bachelor's program at MSU Bozeman was ranked #54 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #1 in Montana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Montana State University handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 7 students received their master’s degree in geology from MSU Bozeman. This makes it the #73 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2021, making the school the #90 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of geology students who receive their bachelor's degree at MSU Bozeman is $35,575. 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 MSU Bozeman, geology students borrow a median amount of $22,250 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all geology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,946.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at Montana State University.
For the most recent academic year available, 81% of geology bachelor's degrees went to men and 19% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at MSU Bozeman are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 95% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Montana State University with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 students earned a master's degree in geology from MSU Bozeman. About 29% of these graduates were women and the other 71% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at MSU Bozeman are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Montana 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 | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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