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. We've also included details on how Montclair State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geology.
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The bachelor's program at Montclair State was ranked #87 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #3 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 82 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 87 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Montclair State University handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is an increase of 26% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in geology from Montclair State. This makes it the #57 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of geology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Montclair State is $43,985. 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.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Montclair State paid an average of $769 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $457 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,710 | $23,070 |
| Fees | $1,056 | $1,056 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,822 | $16,822 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,200 | $2,200 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 24 geology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Montclair State. Of these graduates, 75% were men and 25% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Montclair State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Montclair State University with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Montclair State 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 Montclair State Online Learning page.
The geology program at Montclair State awarded 9 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 44% of these degrees went to men with the other 56% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Montclair State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Montclair State University with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| 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 Montclair State University.
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