by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at University of Nevada-Reno. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates University of Nevada-Reno highly for geological & earth sciences, ranked #89 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 89 of 159 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Nevada | 1 of 2 |
The following degree levels are granted in geological & earth sciences at University of Nevada-Reno, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 19 |
| Master’s | 11 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Nevada-Reno handed out 19 bachelor’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
University of Nevada-Reno 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 2 schools by College Factual.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Nevada-Reno, geological & earth sciences students borrow a median amount of $23,250 in student loans. This is higher than $19,889, the typical median for all majors at University of Nevada-Reno.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,470 | $26,572 |
| Fees | $1,148 | $1,148 |
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Among recent graduates, 74% of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 26% went to women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Nevada-Reno were White. About 74% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada-Reno with a bachelor’s in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
University of Nevada-Reno conferred 16 bachelor’s degrees in geology/earth science, general in the latest year of data — 31% to women and 69% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (81%).
University of Nevada-Reno awarded 2 bachelor’s completions in hydrology and water resources science in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
University of Nevada-Reno conferred 1 bachelor’s completion in geophysics and seismology in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (100%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at University of Nevada-Reno. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 11 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 6 |