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, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how U-M ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geology.
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U-M is in the top 10% of the country for geology. More specifically it was ranked #15 out of 183 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor handed out 48 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is an increase of 30% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in geology from U-M. This makes it the #106 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2021, making the school the #20 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of geology students who receive their bachelor's degree at U-M is $33,679. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $36,478 for all geology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at U-M, geology students borrow a median amount of $17,875 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all geology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,946.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 48 geology majors earned their bachelor's degree from U-M. Of these graduates, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
For the most recent academic year available, 20% of geology master's degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at U-M are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 119 |
| Physics | 118 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 25 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 23 |
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