by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how UNM ranks among other schools offering degrees in geology.
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The geology major at UNM is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Geological & Earth Sciences. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of New Mexico - Main Campus handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is an increase of 67% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in geology from UNM. This makes it the #154 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2021, making the school the #36 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at University of New Mexico - Main Campus.
Of the 20 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in geology from UNM in 2021, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of New Mexico - Main Campus with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in geology from UNM in 2021 were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of New Mexico - Main Campus 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 | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 28 |
| Physics | 26 |
| Materials Sciences | 8 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 7 |
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