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 NMSU Main Campus ranks among other schools offering degrees in geology.
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The geology major at NMSU Main Campus 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, New Mexico State University - Main Campus handed out 7 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 6 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in geology from NMSU Main Campus. This makes it the #130 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2022, making the school the #61 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at NMSU Main Campus was $975 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $262 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,283 | $23,407 |
| Fees | $1,864 | $1,864 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,026 | $12,026 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,698 | $4,698 |
Learn more about NMSU Main Campus tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 geology majors earned their bachelor's degree from NMSU Main Campus. Of these graduates, 86% were men and 14% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New Mexico State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
NMSU Main Campus 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 NMSU Main Campus Online Learning page.
Of the 7 students who earned a master's degree in Geological & Earth Sciences from NMSU Main Campus in 2021-2022, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New Mexico State University - Main Campus with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at New Mexico State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 19 |
| Physics | 17 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.