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 Oregon State ranks among other schools offering degrees in geology.
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The bachelor's program at Oregon State was ranked #46 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #1 in Oregon.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Oregon State University handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is a decrease of 31% over the previous year when 54 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in geology from Oregon State. This makes it the #27 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2022, making the school the #36 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Geology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Oregon State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,634 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $36,496 for all geology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Oregon State, geology students borrow a median amount of $15,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all geology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $22,054.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Oregon State was $729 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $245 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,145 | $33,315 |
| Fees | $2,349 | $2,349 |
| Books and Supplies | $600 | $600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,075 | $15,075 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,036 | $3,036 |
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Of the 37 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in geology from Oregon State in 2022, 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 59% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oregon State University with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Oregon State 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 Oregon State Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 geology majors earned their master's degree from Oregon State. Of these graduates, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oregon State University with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at Oregon State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 84 |
| Physics | 39 |
| Materials Sciences | 13 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.