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 Oregon State ranks among other schools offering degrees in geology.
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The bachelor's program at Oregon State was ranked #46 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #1 in Oregon.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Oregon State University handed out 54 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is an increase of 29% over the previous year when 42 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 13 students received their master’s degree in geology from Oregon State. This makes it the #27 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2021, making the school the #36 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Geology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Oregon State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,634 a year. 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 Oregon State, geology students borrow a median amount of $15,000 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 Oregon State University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 54 students earned a bachelor's degree in geology from Oregon State. About 70% of these graduates were women and the other 30% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oregon State University with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Of the 13 students who graduated with a Master’s in geology from Oregon State in 2021, 31% were men and 69% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Oregon State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oregon State University with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 67 |
| Physics | 48 |
| Materials Sciences | 7 |
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