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, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how University of Northern Colorado ranks in comparison to other schools with geology programs.
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The bachelor's program at University of Northern Colorado was ranked #138 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #4 in Colorado.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Northern Colorado handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in geology from University of Northern Colorado. This makes it the #168 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of geology students who receive their bachelor's degree at University of Northern Colorado is $36,585. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $36,478 for all geology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at University of Northern Colorado, geology students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,946 for all geology majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at University of Northern Colorado.
Of the 21 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Geological & Earth Sciences from University of Northern Colorado in 2020-2021, 48% were men and 52% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Northern Colorado with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
The geology program at University of Northern Colorado awarded 2 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 50% of these degrees went to men with the other 50% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Northern Colorado with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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