by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Amherst ranks among other schools offering degrees in geology.
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The geology major at Amherst is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Geological & Earth Sciences. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Amherst College handed out 5 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is an increase of 67% over the previous year when 3 degrees were handed out.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,650 | $66,650 |
| Fees | $630 | $630 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,560 | $17,560 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,800 |
Learn more about Amherst tuition and fees.
All of the 5 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in geology from Amherst in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Amherst College with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Amherst does not offer an online option for its geology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Amherst Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at Amherst College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 24 |
| Physics | 6 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.