by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Ohio State ranks among other schools offering degrees in geology.
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Ohio State was ranked #23 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for geology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 19 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 23 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ohio State University - Main Campus handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is an increase of 180% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in geology from Ohio State. This makes it the #130 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 14 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2022, making the school the #9 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Geology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Ohio State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,156 a year. 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Ohio State paid an average of $1,556 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $493 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,826 | $37,332 |
| Fees | $1,033 | $1,033 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,030 | $1,030 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,272 | $14,272 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,070 | $3,070 |
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Of the 28 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in geology from Ohio State in 2022, 64% were men and 36% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Ohio 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 Ohio State Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 11 students graduated with a master's degree in geology from Ohio State. About 91% were men and 9% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Ohio State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 91% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio 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 | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at Ohio State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 133 |
| Chemistry | 124 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 44 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 17 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.