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. In addition, we cover how UChicago ranks in comparison to other schools with geology programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for geology majors, UChicago came in at #5. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Chicago handed out 6 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in geology from UChicago. This makes it the #168 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2021, making the school the #20 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 Chicago.
Of the 6 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in geology from UChicago in 2021, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Chicago with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in geology from UChicago. About 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Chicago with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 146 |
| Physics | 102 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 28 |
| General Physical Sciences | 24 |
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