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. Also, learn how KU ranks among other schools offering degrees in geology.
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The bachelor's program at KU was ranked #103 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #1 in Kansas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Kansas handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is a decrease of 62% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 14 students received their master’s degree in geology from KU. This makes it the #23 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2021, making the school the #90 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Geology majors graduating with a master's degree from KU make a median salary of $50,763 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $58,235.
While getting their bachelor's degree at KU, geology students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,946 for all geology majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at University of Kansas.
Of the 8 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Geological & Earth Sciences from KU in 2020-2021, 75% were men and 25% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
The geology program at KU awarded 14 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 64% of these degrees went to men with the other 36% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 35 |
| Physics | 25 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 10 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 9 |
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