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Geology & Earth Sciences at Purdue University - Main Campus

15 Bachelor's Degrees
11 Master's Degrees
8 Doctor's Degrees
Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how Purdue ranks among other schools offering degrees in geology.

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Geology & Earth Sciences Degrees Available at Purdue

Purdue Geology Rankings

Purdue was ranked #22 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 Indiana.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income Over $110k) 2
Best Value Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income Over $110k) 3
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income Over $110k) 3
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income Over $110k) 3
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income $75-$110k) 6
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income $75-$110k) 7
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income $48-$75k) 7
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income $75-$110k) 8
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income $48-$75k) 8
Best Value Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income $75-$110k) 9
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income $48-$75k) 9
Best Value Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income $48-$75k) 10
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income $30-$48k) 10
Best Geology & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 10
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income $30-$48k) 10
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income $30-$48k) 10
Best Geology & Earth Sciences Colleges for Veterans 11
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income $0-$30k) 11
Best Geology & Earth Sciences Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 11
Best Value Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income $30-$48k) 12
Best Geology & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 12
Best Geology & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools 13
Best Geology & Earth Sciences Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 13
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income $0-$30k) 14
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income $0-$30k) 15
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences 15
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences 15
Best Value Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income $0-$30k) 16
Best Value Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences 20
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (With Aid) 20
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences 21
Best Geology & Earth Sciences Schools 22
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences 22
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (With Aid) 22
Best Geology & Earth Sciences Master’s Degree Schools 30
Best Geology & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools 32
Best Geology & Earth Sciences Graduate Degree Schools 35
Best Value Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (With Aid) 42
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Geology & Earth Sciences Graduates 42
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (With Aid) 43
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Geology & Earth Sciences Graduates 60
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Geology & Earth Sciences Graduates 95
Highest Paid Geology & Earth Sciences Graduates 107

Popularity of Geology at Purdue

During the 2020-2021 academic year, Purdue University - Main Campus handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in geology & earth sciences. This is a decrease of 46% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 11 students received their master’s degree in geology from Purdue. This makes it the #23 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2021, making the school the #11 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Purdue Geology Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at Purdue University - Main Campus.

Purdue Geology & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 geology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Purdue. Of these graduates, 47% were men and 53% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2021 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in geology.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 11
Non-Resident Aliens 3
Other Races 1

Purdue Geology & Earth Sciences Master’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 geology majors earned their master's degree from Purdue. Of these graduates, 45% were men and 55% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a master's in geology.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 4
Non-Resident Aliens 5
Other Races 1

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