by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how UIUC ranks in comparison to other schools with geology programs.
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UIUC was ranked #20 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for geology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #3 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UIUC, geology students borrow a median amount of $23,250 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all geology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,946.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in geology from UIUC. About 73% were men and 27% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UIUC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 194 |
| Physics | 106 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 29 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 27 |
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