by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UMass Amherst. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UMass Amherst among the top schools in the country for geological & earth sciences, coming in at #58 out of 159 schools nationally.
The following degree levels are granted in geological & earth sciences at UMass Amherst, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 15 |
| Master’s | 10 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Massachusetts-Amherst awarded 15 bachelor’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
UMass Amherst is among the very best schools in the country for geological & earth sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,791 | $39,683 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 40% of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UMass Amherst are White. Roughly 60% of graduates 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 bachelor’s in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UMass Amherst conferred 15 bachelor’s completions in geology/earth science, general recently — 60% to women and 40% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (60%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UMass Amherst. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 10 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 6 |