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, and more. In addition, we cover how IU Bloomington ranks in comparison to other schools with geology programs.
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The bachelor's program at IU Bloomington was ranked #35 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #1 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 16 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Graduate Degree Schools | 19 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 35 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Indiana University - Bloomington handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is an increase of 100% over the previous year when 4 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in geology from IU Bloomington. This makes it the #91 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.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at IU Bloomington paid an average of $1,219 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $322 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,312 | $39,004 |
| Fees | $1,478 | $1,478 |
| Books and Supplies | $690 | $690 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,380 | $13,380 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,040 | $3,040 |
Learn more about IU Bloomington tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 63% of geology bachelor's degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at IU Bloomington 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 Indiana University - Bloomington with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
IU Bloomington 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 IU Bloomington Online Learning page.
Of the 3 geology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from IU Bloomington, about 33% were men and 67% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University - Bloomington with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at Indiana University - Bloomington.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 87 |
| Physics | 50 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 20 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.