by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how Brown ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geology.
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The geology major at Brown 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 2020-2021 academic year, Brown University handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 11 students received their master’s degree in geology from Brown. This makes it the #40 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2021, making the school the #90 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at Brown University.
Of the 19 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in geology from Brown in 2021, 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 89% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brown University with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 11 students who earned a master's degree in Geological & Earth Sciences from Brown in 2020-2021, 55% were men and 45% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Brown are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 91% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brown University with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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