by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in geological & earth sciences at Illinois. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Illinois as a strong choice for geological & earth sciences, placing at #96 out of 162 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 96 of 162 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Illinois | 2 of 3 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 11 of 20 |
The following degree levels are available for geological & earth sciences at Illinois, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 18 |
| Master’s | 3 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign handed out 3 master’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
Illinois is not currently ranked for geological & earth sciences at the master’s level.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $36,500 | $46,500 |
| Fees | $3,377 | $3,377 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 33% of geological & earth sciences master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences master’s degree graduates at Illinois were Hispanic or Latino. 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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign 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 | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Illinois granted 3 master’s completions in geology/earth science, general recently — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (33%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign handed out 8 doctoral degrees in geological & earth sciences.
Illinois is not currently ranked for geological & earth sciences at the doctoral level.
For the most recent academic year available, 62% of geological & earth sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences doctoral degree graduates at Illinois are Non-Resident Alien. About 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a doctoral in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Illinois conferred 8 doctoral completions in geology/earth science, general recently — 38% to women and 62% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (38%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Illinois. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 18 |