by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how UMN Twin Cities ranks among other schools offering degrees in geology.
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UMN Twin Cities is in the top 10% of the country for geology. More specifically it was ranked #17 out of 183 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Minnesota.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is an increase of 43% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 15 students received their master’s degree in geology from UMN Twin Cities. This makes it the #20 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2021, making the school the #51 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 UMN Twin Cities is $37,564. This is higher than $36,478, which is the national median for all geology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMN Twin Cities, geology students borrow a median amount of $21,700 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 Minnesota - Twin Cities.
Of the 20 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Geological & Earth Sciences from UMN Twin Cities in 2020-2021, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMN Twin Cities are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in geology from UMN Twin Cities. About 27% were men and 73% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMN Twin Cities are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 186 |
| Physics | 94 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 23 |
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