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. In addition, we cover how Iowa State ranks in comparison to other schools with geology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Iowa State was ranked #42 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #2 in Iowa.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 40 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 42 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Iowa State University handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is an increase of 33% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in geology from Iowa State. 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.
The median salary of geology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Iowa State is $50,150. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $39,685 for all geology bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Iowa State was $1,091 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $376 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,982 | $26,168 |
| Fees | $1,515 | $1,515 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,091 | $1,091 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,726 | $9,726 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,890 | $2,890 |
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The geology program at Iowa State awarded 16 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 69% of these degrees went to men with the other 31% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Iowa State 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 Iowa State Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in geology from Iowa State in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa 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 | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at Iowa State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 61 |
| Physics | 31 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 20 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.