by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Columbia ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geology.
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Columbia is in the top 10% of the country for geology. More specifically it was ranked #11 out of 152 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Columbia University in the City of New York handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 26 students received their master’s degree in geology from Columbia. This makes it the #8 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 21 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2022, making the school the #4 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 Columbia is $34,658. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $39,685 for all geology students.
Part-time undergraduates at Columbia paid an average of $2,102 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,526 | $64,526 |
| Fees | $3,645 | $3,645 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,392 | $1,392 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,800 | $16,800 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,350 | $2,350 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 26% of geology bachelor's degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Columbia 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 Columbia Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 11 students graduated with a master's degree in geology from Columbia. About 36% were men and 64% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at Columbia University in the City of New York.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 64 |
| Physics | 51 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 31 |
| Materials Sciences | 29 |
| Other Physical Science | 20 |
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