by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at U of Colorado. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates U of Colorado highly for geological & earth sciences, coming in at #81 out of 159 schools nationally.
Here is each degree level granted in geological & earth sciences at U of Colorado, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 25 |
| Master’s | 7 |
| Doctoral | 12 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Colorado Boulder handed out 25 bachelor’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
U of Colorado is a solid choice among schools offering geological & earth sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
Geological & Earth Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from U of Colorado earn a median of $49,180 a year. This is lower than $71,162, the median for all majors at U of Colorado.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at U of Colorado, geological & earth sciences students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is higher than $20,170, the typical median for all majors at U of Colorado.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,728 | $41,212 |
| Fees | $1,704 | $1,758 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 64% of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at U of Colorado are White. About 76% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Boulder with a bachelor’s in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
U of Colorado awarded 25 bachelor’s completions in geology/earth science, general in the latest year of data — 36% to women and 64% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (76%).
Graduate study is also available at U of Colorado. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 7 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 12 |
