by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Iowa. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Iowa highly for geological & earth sciences, placing at #91 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 91 of 159 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Iowa | 1 of 1 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region | 8 of 11 |
Here is each degree level offered in geological & earth sciences at Iowa, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 13 |
| Master’s | 8 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Iowa awarded 13 bachelor’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
Iowa is among the very best schools in the country for geological & earth sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,356 | $31,374 |
| Fees | $1,997 | $1,997 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 46% of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Iowa were White. About 92% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Iowa with a bachelor’s in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Iowa conferred 13 bachelor’s completions in geology/earth science, general in the most recent reporting year — 54% to women and 46% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (92%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Iowa. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 8 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 2 |