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Geological & Earth Sciences at Purdue University - Main Campus

15 Bachelor's Degrees
11 Master's Degrees
8 Doctor's Degrees
The Geological & Earth Sciences major is part of the physical sciences program at Purdue University - Main Campus.

We'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 Purdue ranks among other schools offering degrees in geology.

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Geological & Earth Sciences Degrees Available at Purdue

Purdue Geology Rankings

Purdue was ranked #24 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for geology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Indiana.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Geological & Earth Sciences (Income Over $110k) 2
Best Value Colleges for Geological & Earth Sciences (Income Over $110k) 3
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Geological & Earth Sciences (Income Over $110k) 3
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Geological & Earth Sciences (Income Over $110k) 3
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Geological & Earth Sciences (Income $75-$110k) 6
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Geological & Earth Sciences (Income $48-$75k) 8
Best Value Colleges for Geological & Earth Sciences (Income $75-$110k) 9
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Geological & Earth Sciences (Income $75-$110k) 9
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Geological & Earth Sciences (Income $30-$48k) 9
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Geological & Earth Sciences (Income $48-$75k) 9
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Geological & Earth Sciences (Income $75-$110k) 9
Best Value Colleges for Geological & Earth Sciences (Income $48-$75k) 10
Best Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 10
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Geological & Earth Sciences (Income $0-$30k) 10
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Geological & Earth Sciences (Income $48-$75k) 11
Best Geological & Earth Sciences Colleges for Veterans 11
Best Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 11
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Geological & Earth Sciences (Income $30-$48k) 12
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Geological & Earth Sciences (Income $30-$48k) 12
Best Geological & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 12
Best Value Colleges for Geological & Earth Sciences (Income $30-$48k) 13
Best Geological & Earth Sciences Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 13
Best Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools 15
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Geological & Earth Sciences 16
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Geological & Earth Sciences (Income $0-$30k) 16
Best Value Colleges for Geological & Earth Sciences (Income $0-$30k) 17
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Geological & Earth Sciences (Income $0-$30k) 17
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Geological & Earth Sciences 19
Best Value Colleges for Geological & Earth Sciences 21
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Geological & Earth Sciences (With Aid) 23
Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools 24
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Geological & Earth Sciences (With Aid) 24
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Geological & Earth Sciences 26
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Geological & Earth Sciences 27
Best Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Degree Schools 31
Best Geological & Earth Sciences Graduate Degree Schools 36
Best Geological & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools 37
Best Value Colleges for Geological & Earth Sciences (With Aid) 43
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Geological & Earth Sciences (With Aid) 45
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates 48
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates 65
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates 101
Highest Paid Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates 111

Popularity of Geology at Purdue

During the 2020-2021 academic year, Purdue University - Main Campus handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is a decrease of 46% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 11 students received their master’s degree in geology from Purdue. This makes it the #40 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2021, making the school the #28 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Do Geology Graduates from Purdue Make?

$33,505 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of Geology Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

The median salary of geology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Purdue is $33,505. This is less than $36,478, which is the national median of all geology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.

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How Much Student Debt Do Geology Graduates from Purdue Have?

$16,000 Bachelor's Median Debt

Student Debt of Geology Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

While getting their bachelor's degree at Purdue, geology students borrow a median amount of $16,000 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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Purdue Geology Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at Purdue University - Main Campus.

Purdue Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Program

Of the 15 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in geology from Purdue in 2021, 47% were men and 53% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2021 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in geology.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 11
Non-Resident Aliens 3
Other Races 1

Purdue Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Program

Of the 11 geology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Purdue, about 45% were men and 55% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a master's in geology.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 4
Non-Resident Aliens 5
Other Races 1

Related Major Annual Graduates
Chemistry 153
Physics 78
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology 9

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