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 UCR ranks among other schools offering degrees in geology.
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The bachelor's program at UCR was ranked #92 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #15 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of California - Riverside handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is an increase of 63% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in geology from UCR. This makes it the #168 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2021, making the school the #90 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at University of California - Riverside.
Of the 26 geology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from UCR, about 42% were men and 58% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Riverside with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in geology from UCR in 2021 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Riverside with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 98 |
| Physics | 83 |
| Materials Sciences | 14 |
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