by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how NIU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geology.
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The bachelor's program at NIU was ranked #151 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #6 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northern Illinois University handed out 5 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is a decrease of 55% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in geology from NIU. This makes it the #106 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at Northern Illinois University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 geology majors earned their bachelor's degree from NIU. Of these graduates, 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at NIU 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 Northern Illinois University with a bachelor'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 | 0 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 geology majors earned their master's degree from NIU. Of these graduates, 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 44 |
| Physics | 9 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 8 |
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