by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. In addition, we cover how UMass Amherst ranks in comparison to other schools with geology programs.
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UMass Amherst was ranked #25 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 #1 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Massachusetts Amherst handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 7 students received their master’s degree in geology from UMass Amherst. This makes it the #73 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 Massachusetts Amherst.
Of the 15 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in geology from UMass Amherst in 2021, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 87% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in geology from UMass Amherst. About 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMass Amherst are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 75 |
| Chemistry | 48 |
| Materials Sciences | 22 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 20 |
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