by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in geological & earth sciences at The U. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks The U highly for geological & earth sciences, ranked #25 out of 162 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 25 of 162 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Utah | 1 of 3 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 1 of 12 |
Here is each degree level granted in geological & earth sciences at The U, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 26 |
| Master’s | 9 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
| Graduate Certificate | 6 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Utah handed out 9 master’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
The U is not yet 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 | $33,587 | $43,900 |
| Fees | $1,202 | $1,202 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 44% of geological & earth sciences master’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences master’s degree graduates at The U are White. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah 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 | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
The U conferred 5 master’s completions in geology/earth science, general recently — 80% to women and 20% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
The U granted 4 master’s degrees in geophysics and seismology recently — 25% to women and 75% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Utah awarded 4 doctoral degrees in geological & earth sciences.
The U is not yet 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 The U were 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 Utah with a doctoral in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
The U awarded 3 doctoral degrees in geology/earth science, general in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
The U granted 1 doctoral degree in geophysics and seismology in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
During the most recent reporting year, University of Utah conferred 6 graduate certificate degrees in geological & earth sciences.
The U has not been ranked for geological & earth sciences at the graduate certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 67% of geological & earth sciences graduate certificate degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at The U were White. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a graduate certificate in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
The U granted 6 graduate certificate degrees in hydrology and water resources science in the most recent reporting year — 33% to women and 67% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
Undergraduate study is also available at The U. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 26 |