by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in geological & earth sciences at MSU. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #4 out of 5 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks MSU among the top schools in the country for geological & earth sciences, placing at #153 out of 162 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 153 of 162 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Montana | 1 of 1 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 12 of 12 |
Here is each degree level granted in geological & earth sciences at MSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 49 |
| Master’s | 11 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, Montana State University conferred 11 master’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
MSU ranks competitively among schools offering geological & earth sciences at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 4 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 53 |
For the most recent academic year available, 36% of geological & earth sciences master’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences master’s degree graduates at MSU are White. Roughly 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Montana State University with a master’s in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
MSU conferred 11 master’s completions in geology/earth science, general in the latest year of data — 64% to women and 36% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (45%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Montana State University conferred 3 doctoral degrees in geological & earth sciences.
MSU is not yet ranked for geological & earth sciences at the doctoral level.
Every one of the 3 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in geological & earth sciences from MSU were men.
The majority of geological & earth sciences doctoral degree graduates at MSU were White. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Montana State 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 | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
MSU granted 3 doctoral degrees in geology/earth science, general in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).
During the most recent reporting year, Montana State University conferred 1 graduate certificate degree in geological & earth sciences.
MSU has not been ranked for geological & earth sciences at the graduate certificate level.
All of the 1 student who graduated with a graduate certificate degree in geological & earth sciences from MSU were women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at MSU are White. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Montana 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 | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
MSU awarded 1 graduate certificate completion in geology/earth science, general in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at MSU. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 49 |