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 Iowa ranks in comparison to other schools with geology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Iowa was ranked #51 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #2 in Iowa.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Iowa handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is a decrease of 60% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 9 students received their master’s degree in geology from Iowa. This makes it the #57 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 Iowa.
The geology program at Iowa awarded 8 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 50% of these degrees went to men with the other 50% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Iowa with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
The geology program at Iowa awarded 9 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 44% of these degrees went to men with the other 56% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Iowa are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Iowa with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 64 |
| Physics | 37 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 10 |
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