by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how Vanderbilt ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geology.
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The geology major at Vanderbilt is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Geological & Earth Sciences. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Vanderbilt University handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is an increase of 70% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in geology from Vanderbilt. This makes it the #168 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2021, making the school the #111 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at Vanderbilt University.
Of the 17 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in geology from Vanderbilt in 2021, 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in geology from Vanderbilt in 2021 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University 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 | 32 |
| Physics | 19 |
| Materials Sciences | 5 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 2 |
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