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, and more. We've also included details on how K -State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geology.
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The geology major at K -State is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Geological & Earth Sciences. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Kansas State University handed out 3 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is a decrease of 40% over the previous year when 5 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in geology from K -State. This makes it the #91 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at K -State paid an average of $895 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $332 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,964 | $26,838 |
| Fees | $978 | $978 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,056 | $1,056 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,020 | $12,020 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,268 | $5,268 |
Learn more about K -State tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 3 geology majors earned their bachelor's degree from K -State. Of these graduates, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at K -State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kansas State University with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the K -State 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 K -State Online Learning page.
Of the 8 geology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from K -State, about 63% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kansas 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 | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at Kansas State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 23 |
| Chemistry | 20 |
| General Physical Sciences | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.