by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in geological & earth sciences at Vanderbilt University. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Vanderbilt University among the top schools in the country for geological & earth sciences, coming in at #4 out of 162 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 4 of 162 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Tennessee | 1 of 5 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 1 of 37 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in geological & earth sciences at Vanderbilt University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 20 |
| Master’s | 3 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Vanderbilt University conferred 3 master’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
Vanderbilt University has not been ranked for geological & earth sciences at the master’s level.
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $73,148 | $73,148 |
| Fees | $700 | $700 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 67% of geological & earth sciences master’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences master’s degree graduates at Vanderbilt University are White. Approximately 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University 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 | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Vanderbilt University awarded 3 master’s degrees in geology/earth science, general in the most recent reporting year — 33% to women and 67% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Vanderbilt University awarded 2 doctoral degrees in geological & earth sciences.
Vanderbilt University is not currently ranked for geological & earth sciences at the doctoral level.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in geological & earth sciences from Vanderbilt University were women.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences doctoral degree graduates at Vanderbilt University 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 Vanderbilt University 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 |
Vanderbilt University conferred 2 doctoral completions 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 (100%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Vanderbilt University. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 20 |