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. In addition, we cover how UD ranks in comparison to other schools with geology programs.
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The bachelor's program at UD was ranked #40 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #1 in Delaware.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Delaware handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in geology from UD. This makes it the #106 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2021, making the school the #69 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 Delaware.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in geology from UD. About 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UD are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 students earned a master's degree in geology from UD. About 60% of these graduates were women and the other 40% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 57 |
| Physics | 31 |
| Materials Sciences | 17 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 7 |
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