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. Also, learn how GMU ranks among other schools offering degrees in geology.
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The bachelor's program at GMU was ranked #69 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #3 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 64 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 69 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, George Mason University handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is an increase of 22% over the previous year when 9 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in geology from GMU. This makes it the #130 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2022, making the school the #43 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at GMU paid an average of $1,427 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $420 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,095 | $34,259 |
| Fees | $3,720 | $3,720 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,278 | $1,278 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,151 | $15,151 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,504 | $3,504 |
Learn more about GMU tuition and fees.
Of the 11 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Geological & Earth Sciences from GMU in 2021-2022, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at GMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
GMU 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 GMU Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of geology master's degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at GMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at George Mason University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 48 |
| Physics | 40 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 9 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.