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 Purdue ranks among other schools offering degrees in geology.
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The bachelor's program at Purdue was ranked #52 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #2 in Indiana.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Purdue University - Main Campus handed out 43 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is an increase of 187% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in geology from Purdue. This makes it the #40 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2022, making the school the #28 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of geology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Purdue is $39,692. 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.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Purdue paid an average of $948 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $348 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,718 | $28,520 |
| Fees | $274 | $274 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,030 | $1,030 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,650 | $11,650 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,210 | $2,210 |
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The geology program at Purdue awarded 43 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 49% of these degrees went to men with the other 51% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Purdue are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into 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.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Purdue 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 Purdue Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 11 students earned a master's degree in geology from Purdue. About 36% of these graduates were women and the other 64% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2022 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 master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at Purdue University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 133 |
| Physics | 73 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 17 |
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