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UW was ranked #20 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for geology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Wyoming.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Wyoming handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in geology & earth sciences. This is a decrease of 41% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 8 students received their master’s degree in geology from UW. This makes it the #38 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 #22 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at University of Wyoming.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in geology from UW. About 62% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UW 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 Wyoming with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 8 students who graduated with a Master’s in geology from UW in 2021, 38% were men and 63% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wyoming with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Geological & Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 13 |
| Geophysics & Seismology | 3 |
| Hydrology & Water Resources Science | 2 |
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