by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how RPI ranks among other schools offering degrees in geology.
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The bachelor's program at RPI was ranked #78 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #5 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute handed out 4 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is an increase of 100% over the previous year when 2 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in geology from RPI. This makes it the #168 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Of the 4 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in geology from RPI in 2021, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of geology master's degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at RPI are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 64 |
| Chemistry | 28 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 1 |
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