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, and more. Also, learn how UARK ranks among other schools offering degrees in geology.
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The geology major at UARK 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, University of Arkansas handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 9 students received their master’s degree in geology from UARK. This makes it the #57 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2021, making the school the #61 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UARK, geology students borrow a median amount of $27,000 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 Arkansas.
The geology program at UARK awarded 15 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 60% of these degrees went to men with the other 40% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arkansas with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 9 students who graduated with a Master’s in geology from UARK in 2021, 78% were men and 22% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UARK are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arkansas with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 79 |
| Physics | 28 |
| Materials Sciences | 11 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 2 |
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