by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at U of Michigan. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, U of Michigan highly for geological & earth sciences, ranked #28 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 28 of 159 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Michigan | 1 of 4 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 3 of 19 |
The following degree levels are granted in geological & earth sciences at U of Michigan, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 54 |
| Master’s | 10 |
| Doctoral | 10 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor handed out 54 bachelor’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
U of Michigan 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 4 schools by College Factual.
Geological & Earth Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from U of Michigan earn a median of $52,374 a year. This is lower than $92,481, the median for all majors at U of Michigan.
To complete a bachelor’s at U of Michigan, geological & earth sciences students accumulate a median of $17,875 in student loans. This is lower than $19,108, the typical median for all majors at U of Michigan.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,850 | $62,749 |
| Fees | $332 | $332 |
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Among recent graduates, 37% of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at U of Michigan are White. Roughly 72% of graduates 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 bachelor’s in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
U of Michigan conferred 54 bachelor’s degrees in geology/earth science, general in the most recent reporting year — 63% to women and 37% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (72%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at U of Michigan. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 10 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 10 |
