by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Ohio State ranks among other schools offering degrees in geology.
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The bachelor's program at Ohio State was ranked #29 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #1 in Ohio.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Ohio State University - Main Campus handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is a decrease of 41% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in geology from Ohio State. This makes it the #130 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 14 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2021, making the school the #9 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 Ohio State is $34,649. 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 Ohio State, geology students borrow a median amount of $26,000 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 Ohio State University - Main Campus.
Of the 10 geology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Ohio State, about 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in geology from Ohio State in 2021 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio State University - Main Campus with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 114 |
| Chemistry | 106 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 41 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 21 |
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