by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Kent State ranks among other schools offering degrees in geology.
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The bachelor's program at Kent State was ranked #85 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #5 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 79 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 85 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Kent State University at Kent handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is an increase of 45% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in geology from Kent State. This makes it the #106 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2022, making the school the #90 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 Kent State is $40,005. This is higher than $39,685, which is the national median for all geology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Kent State, geology students borrow a median amount of $15,668 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all geology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,692.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Kent State paid an average of $955 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $527 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,595 | $20,708 |
| Fees | $172 | $172 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,040 | $13,040 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,732 | $4,732 |
Learn more about Kent State tuition and fees.
Of the 16 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in geology from Kent State in 2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kent State University at Kent with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Kent 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 Kent State Online Learning page.
Of the 8 students who earned a master's degree in Geological & Earth Sciences from Kent State in 2021-2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Kent State 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 Kent State University at Kent with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at Kent State University at Kent.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 50 |
| Physics | 21 |
| Materials Sciences | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.