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. We've also included details on how Michigan Tech ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geology.
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The geology major at Michigan Tech 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, Michigan Technological University handed out 6 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is an increase of 200% over the previous year when 2 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in geology from Michigan Tech. This makes it the #32 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Michigan Tech was $1,601 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $750 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $19,429 | $42,771 |
| Fees | $318 | $318 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,774 | $12,774 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,392 | $2,392 |
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The geology program at Michigan Tech awarded 6 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 33% of these degrees went to men with the other 67% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Michigan Tech are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan Technological University with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Michigan Tech 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 Michigan Tech Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 38% of geology master's degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Michigan Tech are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan Technological University with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at Michigan Technological University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 20 |
| Physics | 20 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.