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 MIT ranks among other schools offering degrees in geology.
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The bachelor's program at MIT was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 1 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Graduate Degree Schools | 1 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools | 1 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Massachusetts Institute of Technology handed out 7 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in geology from MIT. This makes it the #130 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 14 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2022, making the school the #9 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at MIT paid an average of $2,775 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,750 | $59,750 |
| Fees | $406 | $406 |
| Books and Supplies | $880 | $880 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,390 | $19,390 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,304 | $2,304 |
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All of the 7 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in geology from MIT in 2022 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at MIT are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
MIT 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 MIT Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 students graduated with a master's degree in geology from MIT. About 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology 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 | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 112 |
| Chemistry | 71 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 6 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.