by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at University at Buffalo. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #4 out of 9 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates University at Buffalo as a strong choice for geological & earth sciences, coming in at #75 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 75 of 159 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in New York | 6 of 10 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 15 of 25 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in geological & earth sciences at University at Buffalo, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 33 |
| Master’s | 9 |
| Doctoral | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University at Buffalo conferred 33 bachelor’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
University at Buffalo ranks competitively among schools offering geological & earth sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
Geological & Earth Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at University at Buffalo report a median salary of $58,438 a year. This is below $66,344, the median for all majors at University at Buffalo.
To complete a bachelor’s at University at Buffalo, geological & earth sciences students borrow a median amount of $23,250 in student loans. This is higher than $22,232, the typical median for all majors at University at Buffalo.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $27,670 |
| Fees | $3,866 | $3,866 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 61% of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 39% went to women.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at University at Buffalo are White. About 82% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Buffalo with a bachelor’s in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
University at Buffalo granted 21 bachelor’s degrees in geology/earth science, general in the most recent reporting year — 29% to women and 71% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (86%).
University at Buffalo granted 12 bachelor’s degrees in geological and earth sciences/geosciences, other recently — 58% to women and 42% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (75%).
Graduate study is also available at University at Buffalo. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 9 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 1 |
