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UNR was ranked #25 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 8 bachelor's degrees in geology & earth sciences. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 9 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in geology from UNR. This makes it the #100 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2021, making the school the #41 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at University of Nevada - Reno.
All of the 8 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in geology from UNR in 2021 were men.
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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in geology from UNR in 2021, 75% were men and 25% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% 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 | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hydrology & Water Resources Science | 12 |
| Geophysics & Seismology | 5 |
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