by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in geological & earth sciences at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 1 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities among the top schools in the country for geological & earth sciences, placing at #24 out of 162 schools nationally.
The following degree levels are available for geological & earth sciences at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 19 |
| Master’s | 22 |
| Doctoral | 14 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities handed out 22 master’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is among the very best schools in the country for geological & earth sciences at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $48,528 | $58,344 |
| Fees | $2,384 | $2,384 |
Read more about University of Minnesota-Twin Cities tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 64% of geological & earth sciences master’s degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences master’s degree graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities were White. About 86% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities with a master’s in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities granted 14 master’s degrees in hydrology and water resources science recently — 43% to women and 57% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities awarded 8 master’s completions in geology/earth science, general recently — 25% to women and 75% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (62%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities awarded 14 doctoral degrees in geological & earth sciences.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities holds a strong position among schools offering geological & earth sciences at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #11 out of 26 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools | 11 |
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of geological & earth sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences doctoral degree graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities were White. Approximately 86% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities with a doctoral in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities conferred 10 doctoral degrees in geology/earth science, general recently — 40% to women and 60% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (90%).
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities awarded 4 doctoral degrees in hydrology and water resources science in the latest year of data — 75% to women and 25% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (75%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 19 |