by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Vanderbilt University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 37 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Vanderbilt University among the top schools in the country for geological & earth sciences, coming in at #5 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 5 of 159 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Tennessee | 1 of 5 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 1 of 37 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in geological & earth sciences at Vanderbilt University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 20 |
| Master’s | 3 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Vanderbilt University conferred 20 bachelor’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
Vanderbilt University is among the very best schools in the country for geological & earth sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 37 schools by College Factual.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,840 | $65,008 |
| Fees | $2,490 | $2,490 |
Learn more about Vanderbilt University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 30% of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Vanderbilt University are White. Roughly 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a bachelor’s in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Vanderbilt University conferred 20 bachelor’s completions in geology/earth science, general in the most recent reporting year — 70% to women and 30% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (55%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Vanderbilt University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 3 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 2 |