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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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.
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.
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.
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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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at Purdue University - Main Campus.
Of the 15 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in geology from Purdue in 2021, 47% were men and 53% were women.
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.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 11 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
Other Races | 1 |
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.
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.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
White | 4 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
Other Races | 1 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Chemistry | 153 |
Physics | 78 |
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 9 |
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