by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how University of Arizona ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geology.
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University of Arizona is in the top 10% of the country for geology. More specifically it was ranked #13 out of 183 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Arizona.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Arizona handed out 38 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is a decrease of 39% over the previous year when 62 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 25 students received their master’s degree in geology from University of Arizona. This makes it the #9 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2021, making the school the #36 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 University of Arizona is $39,259. This is higher than $36,478, which is the national median for all geology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at University of Arizona, geology students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,946 for all geology majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at University of Arizona.
For the most recent academic year available, 68% of geology bachelor's degrees went to men and 32% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arizona with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 5 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 geology majors earned their master's degree from University of Arizona. Of these graduates, 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at University of Arizona are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arizona with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 162 |
| Chemistry | 60 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 44 |
| Materials Sciences | 27 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 9 |
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