by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in geological & earth sciences at UW. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 5 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UW as a strong choice for geological & earth sciences, ranked #98 out of 162 schools nationally.
Here is each degree level offered in geological & earth sciences at UW, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 25 |
| Master’s | 11 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Wyoming awarded 11 master’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
UW is a solid choice among schools offering geological & earth sciences at the master’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 3 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 41 |
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,620 | $35,460 |
| Fees | $1,702 | $1,702 |
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All of the 11 students who graduated with a master’s degree in geological & earth sciences from UW identified as women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences master’s degree graduates at UW are White. About 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wyoming with a master’s in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UW conferred 8 master’s degrees in geology/earth science, general in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (62%).
UW awarded 2 master’s degrees in geophysics and seismology in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (50%).
UW granted 1 master’s completion in hydrology and water resources science recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (100%).
During the most recent reporting year, University of Wyoming handed out 3 doctoral degrees in geological & earth sciences.
UW is not yet ranked for geological & earth sciences at the doctoral level.
Every one of the 3 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in geological & earth sciences from UW identified as men.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences doctoral degree graduates at UW were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wyoming with a doctoral in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UW granted 1 doctoral completion in geology/earth science, general in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (100%).
UW conferred 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 Non-Resident Alien (100%).
UW granted 1 doctoral completion in hydrology and water resources science in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at UW. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 25 |