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 OSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in geology.
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The bachelor's program at OSU was ranked #50 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #1 in Oklahoma.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Oklahoma State University - Main Campus handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is a decrease of 39% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 16 students received their master’s degree in geology from OSU. This makes it the #18 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2021, making the school the #69 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 OSU is $42,229. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $36,478 for all geology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at OSU, 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 Oklahoma State University - Main Campus.
Of the 11 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Geological & Earth Sciences from OSU in 2020-2021, 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at OSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oklahoma 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 | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 16 students who graduated with a Master’s in geology from OSU in 2021, 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at OSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oklahoma 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 | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
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