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Geology & Earth Sciences at University of Colorado Boulder

46 Bachelor's Degrees
5 Master's Degrees
8 Doctor's Degrees
We'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 CU - Boulder ranks among other schools offering degrees in geology.

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Geology & Earth Sciences Degrees Available at CU - Boulder

CU - Boulder Geology Rankings

The bachelor's program at CU - Boulder was ranked #39 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #2 in Colorado.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Geology & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 12
Best Geology & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 17
Best Geology & Earth Sciences Colleges for Veterans 18
Best Geology & Earth Sciences Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 18
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Geology & Earth Sciences Graduates 19
Best Geology & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools 21
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Geology & Earth Sciences Graduates 25
Best Geology & Earth Sciences Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 28
Best Geology & Earth Sciences Graduate Degree Schools 30
Best Geology & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools 32
Best Geology & Earth Sciences Master’s Degree Schools 36
Best Geology & Earth Sciences Schools 39
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income $0-$30k) 39
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income $30-$48k) 39
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income $48-$75k) 39
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income Over $110k) 41
Highest Paid Geology & Earth Sciences Graduates 45
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Geology & Earth Sciences Graduates 46
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (With Aid) 47
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income $75-$110k) 49
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences 52
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income $48-$75k) 59
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income $30-$48k) 62
Best Value Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income $48-$75k) 63
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income $48-$75k) 63
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income $0-$30k) 65
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income $30-$48k) 65
Best Value Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income $30-$48k) 66
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income $0-$30k) 67
Best Value Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income $0-$30k) 69
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income Over $110k) 80
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income $75-$110k) 81
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income $75-$110k) 83
Best Value Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income Over $110k) 86
Best Value Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income $75-$110k) 87
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences 88
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income Over $110k) 88
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences 88
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (With Aid) 89
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (With Aid) 93
Best Value Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (With Aid) 99
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences 138
Best Value Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences 141

Popularity of Geology at CU - Boulder

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Colorado Boulder handed out 46 bachelor's degrees in geology & earth sciences. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 51 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in geology from CU - Boulder. This makes it the #76 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2021, making the school the #11 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

CU - Boulder Geology Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at University of Colorado Boulder.

CU - Boulder Geology & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Program

Of the 46 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Geology & Earth Sciences from CU - Boulder in 2020-2021, 50% were men and 50% were women.

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The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at CU - Boulder are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students 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 geology.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 5
White 31
Non-Resident Aliens 7
Other Races 2

CU - Boulder Geology & Earth Sciences Master’s Program

The geology program at CU - Boulder awarded 5 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 80% of these degrees went to men with the other 20% going to women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2021 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Boulder with a master's in geology.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 3
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 1

Majors Similar to Geology

Related Major Annual Graduates
Geophysics & Seismology 5

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