by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is Geological & Geophysical Engineering. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
Geoscience Engineering is a major offered under the engineering program of study at University of Utah. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the bachelor’s degree program in geoscience engineering, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more.
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Each year, we produce a number of different types of college rankings to help students decide which school is the best fit for them. The bachelor's program at U of U was ranked #13 on College Factual's Best Schools for geoscience engineering list. It is also ranked #1 in Utah.
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During the 2019-2020 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at U of U paid an average of $807 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $235 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,412 | $26,017 |
| Fees | $1,203 | $1,203 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,322 | $1,322 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,201 | $10,201 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,140 | $4,140 |
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U of U does not offer an online option for its geoscience engineering bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the U of U Online Learning page.
About 42.9% of the students who received their BS in geoscience engineering in 2019-2020 were women. This is higher than the nationwide number of 32.6%.
None of the geoscience engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at U of U in 2019-2020 were awarded to racial-ethnic minorities*.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Geoscience Engineering students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Geophysical Engineering | 7 |
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| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Engineering | 2 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 83 |
| Chemical Engineering | 65 |
| Civil Engineering | 48 |
| Computer Engineering | 39 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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