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. Also, learn how Missouri State ranks among other schools offering degrees in geology.
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The bachelor's program at Missouri State was ranked #89 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #1 in Missouri.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Missouri State University - Springfield handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is a decrease of 32% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in geology from Missouri State. This makes it the #27 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Geology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Missouri State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,481 a year. This is less than $39,685, which is the national median of all geology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Missouri State paid an average of $597 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $279 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,812 | $16,716 |
| Fees | $1,212 | $1,212 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,230 | $10,230 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,594 | $4,594 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 15 geology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Missouri State. Of these graduates, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Missouri State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri State University - Springfield 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 | 2 |
Missouri 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 Missouri State Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 students earned a master's degree in geology from Missouri State. About 23% of these graduates were women and the other 77% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri State University - Springfield with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at Missouri State University - Springfield.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 43 |
| Physics | 14 |
| Materials Sciences | 7 |