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. In addition, we cover how Northwestern ranks in comparison to other schools with geology programs.
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Ranked at #2 in College Factual's most recent rankings, Northwestern is in the top 1% of the country for geology students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northwestern University handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in geology from Northwestern. This makes it the #106 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2021, making the school the #51 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at Northwestern University.
Of the 11 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Geological & Earth Sciences from Northwestern in 2020-2021, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Northwestern are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
The geology program at Northwestern awarded 5 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 60% of these degrees went to men with the other 40% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 62 |
| Physics | 47 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 14 |
| Materials Sciences | 2 |
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