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. In addition, we cover how Ball State ranks in comparison to other schools with geology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Ball State was ranked #95 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #3 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 88 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 95 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ball State University handed out 6 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in geology from Ball State. This makes it the #154 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Ball State paid an average of $1,118 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $336 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,688 | $26,696 |
| Fees | $2,070 | $2,070 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,360 | $1,360 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,064 | $12,064 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,552 | $2,552 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 students earned a bachelor's degree in geology from Ball State. About 50% of these graduates were women and the other 50% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ball State University with a bachelor's in geology.
| 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 |
Ball State 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 Ball State Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in geology from Ball State in 2022 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ball State University with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at Ball State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 28 |
| Physics | 9 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 6 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 3 |
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