by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in geological & earth sciences at Iowa. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Iowa highly for geological & earth sciences, placing at #95 out of 162 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 95 of 162 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Iowa | 1 of 1 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in the Plains States Region | 8 of 11 |
Here is each degree level offered in geological & earth sciences at Iowa, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 13 |
| Master’s | 8 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Iowa handed out 8 master’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
Iowa is not yet ranked for geological & earth sciences at the master’s level.
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $30,043 | $51,290 |
| Fees | $2,469 | $2,469 |
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Among recent graduates, 75% of geological & earth sciences master’s degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences master’s degree graduates at Iowa were White. About 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Iowa with a master’s in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Iowa conferred 7 master’s completions in geology/earth science, general recently — 29% to women and 71% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (71%).
Iowa granted 1 master’s degree in geological and earth sciences/geosciences, other in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (100%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Iowa awarded 2 doctoral degrees in geological & earth sciences.
Iowa has not been ranked for geological & earth sciences at the doctoral level.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in geological & earth sciences from Iowa identified as men.
The majority of geological & earth sciences doctoral degree graduates at Iowa are White. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Iowa 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 | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Iowa conferred 1 doctoral completion in geological and earth sciences/geosciences, other recently — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (100%).
Iowa awarded 1 doctoral completion in geology/earth science, general recently — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
Undergraduate study is also available at Iowa. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 13 |