by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UNLV. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UNLV highly for geological & earth sciences, coming in at #131 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 131 of 159 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Nevada | 2 of 2 |
The following degree levels are available for geological & earth sciences at UNLV, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 40 |
| Master’s | 8 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Nevada-Las Vegas conferred 40 bachelor’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
UNLV holds a strong position among schools offering geological & earth sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Geological & Earth Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at UNLV report a median salary of $46,104 a year. This is lower than $60,972, the median for all majors at UNLV.
To complete a bachelor’s at UNLV, geological & earth sciences students accumulate a median of $16,298 in student loans. This is below $21,181, the typical median for all majors at UNLV.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,949 | $26,572 |
| Fees | $839 | $839 |
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Among recent graduates, 32% of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UNLV were White. Roughly 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada-Las Vegas with a bachelor’s in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
UNLV conferred 40 bachelor’s degrees in geology/earth science, general recently — 68% to women and 32% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (52%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UNLV. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 8 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 2 |
