by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in geological & earth sciences at UNLV. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UNLV highly for geological & earth sciences, coming in at #133 out of 162 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 133 of 162 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Nevada | 2 of 2 |
The following degree levels are available for geological & earth sciences at UNLV, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 40 |
| Master’s | 8 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Nevada-Las Vegas awarded 8 master’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
UNLV is not yet ranked for geological & earth sciences at the master’s level.
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $30,445 | $43,764 |
| Fees | $839 | $839 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 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 UNLV were White. About 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada-Las Vegas 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 | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UNLV awarded 5 master’s degrees in geological and earth sciences/geosciences, other recently — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (80%).
UNLV awarded 3 master’s completions in hydrology and water resources science in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Nevada-Las Vegas handed out 2 doctoral degrees in geological & earth sciences.
UNLV is not currently ranked for geological & earth sciences at the doctoral level.
Among recent graduates, 50% of geological & earth sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences doctoral degree graduates at UNLV are White. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada-Las Vegas with a doctoral in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UNLV granted 2 doctoral completions in geological and earth sciences/geosciences, other in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at UNLV. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 40 |