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, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Michigan State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geology.
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The bachelor's program at Michigan State was ranked #38 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #2 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 35 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 38 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Michigan State University handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is a decrease of 46% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in geology from Michigan State. This makes it the #106 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2022, making the school the #51 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Geology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Michigan State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,997 a year. 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 Michigan State was $1,457 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $564 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,930 | $43,700 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,334 | $1,334 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,754 | $11,754 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,592 | $3,592 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 31% of geology bachelor's degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 92% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan 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 | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Michigan 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 Michigan State Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in geology from Michigan State in 2022 were men.
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 Michigan 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 | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at Michigan State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 93 |
| Chemistry | 75 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 23 |
| Materials Sciences | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.