by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in geological & earth sciences at UMass Amherst. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #4 out of 6 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UMass Amherst among the top schools in the country for geological & earth sciences, coming in at #61 out of 162 schools nationally.
The following degree levels are granted in geological & earth sciences at UMass Amherst, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 15 |
| Master’s | 10 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Massachusetts-Amherst conferred 10 master’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
UMass Amherst ranks competitively among schools offering geological & earth sciences at the master’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 4 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 18 |
In the most recent graduating class, 40% of geological & earth sciences master’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences master’s degree graduates at UMass Amherst are White. Roughly 30% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Amherst with a master’s in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UMass Amherst granted 10 master’s completions in geology/earth science, general recently — 60% to women and 40% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (30%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Massachusetts-Amherst conferred 6 doctoral degrees in geological & earth sciences.
UMass Amherst is not currently ranked for geological & earth sciences at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 33% of geological & earth sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences doctoral degree graduates at UMass Amherst were White. Roughly 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Amherst with a doctoral 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 | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UMass Amherst conferred 6 doctoral degrees in geology/earth science, general in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (83%).
Undergraduate study is also available at UMass Amherst. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 15 |