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 FHSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geology.
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The bachelor's program at FHSU was ranked #125 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #2 in Kansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 117 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 125 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Fort Hays State University handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is an increase of 31% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in geology from FHSU. This makes it the #65 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of geology students who receive their bachelor's degree at FHSU is $43,421. This is higher than $39,685, which is the national median for all geology bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at FHSU paid an average of $520 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $147 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,437 | $15,615 |
| Fees | $1,196 | $1,196 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,772 | $8,772 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,972 | $4,972 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 71% of geology bachelor's degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 90% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fort Hays State University with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the FHSU 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 FHSU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 geology majors earned their master's degree from FHSU. Of these graduates, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at FHSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fort Hays State University with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at Fort Hays State University.
More about our data sources and methodologies.