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. Also, learn how Pitt ranks among other schools offering degrees in geology.
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Pitt is in the top 10% of the country for geology. More specifically it was ranked #14 out of 183 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus handed out 68 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 83 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in geology from Pitt. This makes it the #168 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2021, making the school the #51 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of geology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Pitt is $35,586. This is less than $36,478, which is the national median of all geology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Pitt, 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the geology program at Pitt is $456 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus.
Of the 68 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Geological & Earth Sciences from Pitt in 2020-2021, 37% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Pitt are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 58 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in geology from Pitt in 2021 were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Pitt are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 97 |
| Physics | 45 |
| General Physical Sciences | 4 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 1 |
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