by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Colorado State ranks among other schools offering degrees in geology.
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The bachelor's program at Colorado State was ranked #44 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #1 in Colorado.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 41 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 44 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Colorado State University - Fort Collins handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is an increase of 209% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in geology from Colorado State. This makes it the #73 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2022, making the school the #111 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of geology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Colorado State is $41,158. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $39,685 for all geology bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Colorado State paid an average of $1,553 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $468 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,299 | $31,055 |
| Fees | $2,710 | $2,710 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,606 | $15,606 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,737 | $2,737 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 34 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in geology from Colorado State. About 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Colorado State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Colorado State University - Fort Collins with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Colorado State geology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Colorado State Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 55% of geology master's degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Colorado State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Colorado State University - Fort Collins with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at Colorado State University - Fort Collins.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 72 |
| Physics | 28 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 26 |
| Materials Sciences | 10 |
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