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, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Central Michigan ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geology.
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The geology major at Central Michigan 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, Central Michigan University handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is an increase of 300% over the previous year when 2 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of geology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Central Michigan is $35,235. This is less than $39,685, which is the national median of all geology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Central Michigan, geology students borrow a median amount of $41,764 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,692 for all geology majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Central Michigan was $478 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,862 | $13,862 |
| Fees | $450 | $450 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,178 | $12,178 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,450 | $3,450 |
Learn more about Central Michigan tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 geology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Central Michigan. Of these graduates, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Michigan University with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Central Michigan 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 Central Michigan Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at Central Michigan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 15 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 13 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 8 |
| Physics | 7 |
| Materials Sciences | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.