by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how U of U ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geology.
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The bachelor's program at U of U was ranked #33 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #1 in Utah.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Utah handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is a decrease of 40% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 10 students received their master’s degree in geology from U of U. This makes it the #50 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2021, making the school the #43 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Geology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from U of U go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,946 a year. This is less than $36,478, which is the national median of all geology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at University of Utah.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 geology majors earned their bachelor's degree from U of U. Of these graduates, 62% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 10 geology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from U of U, about 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 119 |
| Physics | 55 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 19 |
| Other Physical Science | 3 |
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