by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in geological & earth sciences at Purdue-West Lafayette. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 1 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Purdue-West Lafayette as a strong choice for geological & earth sciences, ranked #56 out of 162 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 56 of 162 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Indiana | 2 of 2 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 6 of 20 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in geological & earth sciences at Purdue-West Lafayette, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 40 |
| Master’s | 12 |
| Doctoral | 15 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Purdue University-Main Campus conferred 12 master’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
Purdue-West Lafayette is a solid choice among schools offering geological & earth sciences at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 58% of geological & earth sciences master’s degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences master’s degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette are White. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University-Main Campus with a master’s in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Purdue-West Lafayette awarded 12 master’s degrees in geology/earth science, general recently — 42% to women and 58% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).
During the most recent reporting year, Purdue University-Main Campus handed out 15 doctoral degrees in geological & earth sciences.
Purdue-West Lafayette is among the very best schools in the country for geological & earth sciences at the doctoral level. Its best result was #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 40% of geological & earth sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences doctoral degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette are White. Approximately 53% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University-Main Campus with a doctoral in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Purdue-West Lafayette granted 15 doctoral degrees in geology/earth science, general recently — 60% to women and 40% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (53%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Purdue-West Lafayette. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 40 |