by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in geological & earth sciences at Michigan Tech. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 3 schools (Graduate Certificate level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Michigan Tech among the top schools in the country for geological & earth sciences, placing at #12 out of 162 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 12 of 162 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Michigan | 1 of 5 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 2 of 20 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in geological & earth sciences at Michigan Tech, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 2 |
| Master’s | 8 |
| Doctoral | 1 |
| Graduate Certificate | 12 |
During the most recent reporting year, Michigan Technological University handed out 8 master’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
Michigan Tech is not yet ranked for geological & earth sciences at the master’s level.
For the most recent academic year available, 38% of geological & earth sciences master’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences master’s degree graduates at Michigan Tech were White. Roughly 88% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan Technological 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 | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Michigan Tech granted 5 master’s completions in geology/earth science, general recently — 60% to women and 40% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (80%).
Michigan Tech awarded 3 master’s completions in geophysics and seismology recently — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
During the most recent reporting year, Michigan Technological University awarded 1 doctoral degree in geological & earth sciences.
Michigan Tech is not yet ranked for geological & earth sciences at the doctoral level.
Every one of the 1 student who graduated with a doctoral degree in geological & earth sciences from Michigan Tech identified as women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences doctoral degree graduates at Michigan Tech are White. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan Technological University with a doctoral in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Michigan Tech granted 1 doctoral degree in geology/earth science, general in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Michigan Technological University handed out 12 graduate certificate degrees in geological & earth sciences.
Michigan Tech is among the very best schools in the country for geological & earth sciences at the graduate certificate level. In particular it placed #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
Among recent graduates, 67% of geological & earth sciences graduate certificate degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at Michigan Tech are White. About 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan Technological 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 | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Michigan Tech awarded 12 graduate certificate degrees in geological and earth sciences/geosciences, other in the most recent reporting year — 33% to women and 67% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (58%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Michigan Tech. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 2 |