by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in geological & earth sciences at UAF. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
The table below lists every degree level granted in geological & earth sciences at UAF, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 4 |
| Master’s | 11 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Alaska Fairbanks handed out 11 master’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
UAF is not yet ranked for geological & earth sciences at the master’s level.
For the most recent academic year available, 45% of geological & earth sciences master’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences master’s degree graduates at UAF were White. Roughly 73% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alaska Fairbanks 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 | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UAF awarded 9 master’s completions in geology/earth science, general recently — 44% to women and 56% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (78%).
UAF granted 1 master’s degree in geophysics and seismology in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men.
UAF granted 1 master’s completion in oceanography, chemical and physical in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Alaska Fairbanks handed out 6 doctoral degrees in geological & earth sciences.
UAF has not been ranked for geological & earth sciences at the doctoral level.
Among recent graduates, 83% of geological & earth sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 17% went to women.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences doctoral degree graduates at UAF were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alaska Fairbanks 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 | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UAF granted 4 doctoral degrees in geology/earth science, general recently — 25% to women and 75% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (50%).
UAF conferred 2 doctoral degrees in geophysics and seismology in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).
Undergraduate study is also available at UAF. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 4 |