by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how UNR ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geology.
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UNR was ranked #23 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for geology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Nevada.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Nevada - Reno handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 8 students received their master’s degree in geology from UNR. This makes it the #65 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2021, making the school the #28 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNR, geology students borrow a median amount of $23,250 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 Nevada - Reno.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in geology from UNR. About 88% were men and 12% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNR are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% of students 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 geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
The geology program at UNR awarded 8 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 75% of these degrees went to men with the other 25% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Reno with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 41 |
| Physics | 32 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 17 |
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