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. Also, learn how NAU ranks among other schools offering degrees in geology.
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The bachelor's program at NAU was ranked #97 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #2 in Arizona.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 91 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 97 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Arizona University handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in geology from NAU. This makes it the #91 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Geology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NAU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,528 a year. This is higher than $39,685, which is the national median for all geology bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at NAU paid an average of $1,150 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $473 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,015 | $17,792 |
| Fees | $1,223 | $1,223 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,728 | $11,728 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,400 | $4,400 |
Learn more about NAU tuition and fees.
Of the 23 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in geology from NAU in 2022, 70% were men and 30% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at NAU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
NAU 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 NAU Online Learning page.
Of the 9 students who earned a master's degree in Geological & Earth Sciences from NAU in 2021-2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 89% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at Northern Arizona University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 57 |
| Physics and Astronomy | 22 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 17 |
| Physics | 14 |
| Materials Sciences | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.