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. Also, learn how NAU ranks among other schools offering degrees in geology.
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The bachelor's program at NAU was ranked #147 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #3 in Arizona.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northern Arizona University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in geology from NAU. This makes it the #91 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of geology students who receive their bachelor's degree at NAU is $30,133. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $36,478 for all geology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NAU, geology students borrow a median amount of $22,000 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 Northern Arizona University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 students earned a bachelor's degree in geology from NAU. About 50% of these graduates were women and the other 50% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at NAU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 6 students who earned a master's degree in Geological & Earth Sciences from NAU in 2020-2021, 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at NAU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 76 |
| Physics | 20 |
| Other Physical Science | 14 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 4 |
| Materials Sciences | 2 |
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