by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Northern Illinois University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
The following degree levels are available for geological & earth sciences at Northern Illinois University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 9 |
| Master’s | 2 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northern Illinois University handed out 9 bachelor’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
Northern Illinois University is not yet ranked for geological & earth sciences at the bachelor’s level.
Geological & Earth Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at Northern Illinois University earn a median of $54,646 a year. This is below $63,103, the median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,606 | $10,232 |
| Fees | $2,828 | $2,828 |
Learn more about Northern Illinois University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 78% of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 22% went to women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Northern Illinois University were White. Approximately 44% of graduates 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 geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Northern Illinois University conferred 8 bachelor’s completions in geology/earth science, general in the most recent reporting year — 25% to women and 75% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (38%).
Northern Illinois University awarded 1 bachelor’s completion in geological and earth sciences/geosciences, other recently — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Northern Illinois University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 2 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 2 |