by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in geological & earth sciences at Illinois State University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Illinois State University among the top schools in the country for geological & earth sciences, ranked #44 out of 162 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 44 of 162 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Illinois | 1 of 3 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 5 of 20 |
The following degree levels are available for geological & earth sciences at Illinois State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 15 |
| Master’s | 9 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Illinois State University conferred 9 master’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
Illinois State University is not yet ranked for geological & earth sciences at the master’s level.
Among recent graduates, 67% of geological & earth sciences master’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences master’s degree graduates at Illinois State University are White. Roughly 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois State University with a master’s in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Illinois State University awarded 9 master’s completions in hydrology and water resources science in the latest year of data — 33% to women and 67% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (44%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Illinois State University handed out 3 graduate certificate degrees in geological & earth sciences.
Illinois State University is not yet ranked for geological & earth sciences at the graduate certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 33% of geological & earth sciences graduate certificate degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at Illinois State University are Non-Resident Alien. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois State University with a graduate certificate in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Illinois State University conferred 3 graduate certificate degrees in geological and earth sciences/geosciences, other in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (100%).
Undergraduate study is also available at Illinois State University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 15 |