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 UW ranks among other schools offering degrees in geology.
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UW was ranked #22 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 26 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is a decrease of 40% over the previous year when 43 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 10 students received their master’s degree in geology from UW. This makes it the #50 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2021, making the school the #20 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 UW is $45,124. This is higher than $36,478, which is the national median for all geology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UW, geology students borrow a median amount of $23,700 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all geology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,946.
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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, 26 geology majors earned their bachelor's degree from UW. Of these graduates, 58% were men and 42% 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, 73% 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 | 2 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 geology majors earned their master's degree from UW. Of these graduates, 30% were men and 70% 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 | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 22 |
| Chemistry | 20 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 7 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 3 |
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