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, and more. Also, learn how SD Mines ranks among other schools offering degrees in geology.
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The geology major at SD Mines is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Geological & Earth Sciences. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology handed out 9 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in geology from SD Mines. 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 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.
All of the 9 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in geology from SD Mines in 2021 were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SD Mines 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 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in geology from SD Mines in 2021, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 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 | 9 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 8 |
| Chemistry | 5 |
