by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Montclair State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geology.
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The bachelor's program at Montclair State was ranked #122 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #3 in New Jersey.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Montclair State University handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 9 students received their master’s degree in geology from Montclair State. This makes it the #57 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Geology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Montclair State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,022 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 Montclair State, geology students borrow a median amount of $25,000 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 Montclair State University.
Of the 19 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Geological & Earth Sciences from Montclair State in 2020-2021, 58% were men and 42% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Montclair State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Montclair State University with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 students earned a master's degree in geology from Montclair State. About 44% of these graduates were women and the other 56% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Montclair State University with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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