by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Purdue-West Lafayette. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Purdue-West Lafayette as a strong choice for geological & earth sciences, ranked #54 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 54 of 159 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Indiana | 2 of 2 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 5 of 19 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in geological & earth sciences at Purdue-West Lafayette, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 40 |
| Master’s | 12 |
| Doctoral | 15 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Purdue University-Main Campus awarded 40 bachelor’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
Purdue-West Lafayette is among the very best schools in the country for geological & earth sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Purdue-West Lafayette, geological & earth sciences students borrow a median amount of $16,000 in student loans. This is lower than $19,849, the typical median for all majors at Purdue-West Lafayette.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,718 | $28,520 |
| Fees | $274 | $274 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 45% of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette were White. Approximately 62% of graduates fell into 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 geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Purdue-West Lafayette conferred 40 bachelor’s completions in geology/earth science, general in the latest year of data — 55% to women and 45% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (62%).
Graduate study is also available at Purdue-West Lafayette. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 12 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 15 |