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. We've also included details on how Cornell ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geology.
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Cornell was ranked #22 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for geology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 18 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 22 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Cornell University handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in geology from Cornell. This makes it the #91 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2022, making the school the #69 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Cornell paid an average of $1,750 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $65,204 | $65,204 |
| Fees | $810 | $810 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,354 | $1,354 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,554 | $18,554 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,218 | $2,218 |
Learn more about Cornell tuition and fees.
Of the 11 geology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Cornell, about 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Cornell 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 Cornell University with a bachelor'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 |
Cornell 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 Cornell Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 students earned a master's degree in geology from Cornell. About 33% of these graduates were women and the other 67% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at Cornell University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 109 |
| Chemistry | 106 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 13 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.