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. Also, learn how RPI ranks among other schools offering degrees in geology.
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The geology major at RPI is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Geological & Earth Sciences. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute handed out 4 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in geology from RPI. This makes it the #168 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at RPI paid an average of $2,520 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,360 | $60,360 |
| Fees | $1,524 | $1,524 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,310 | $1,310 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,530 | $17,530 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,680 | $1,680 |
Learn more about RPI tuition and fees.
The geology program at RPI awarded 4 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 75% of these degrees went to men with the other 25% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at RPI are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
RPI 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 RPI Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in geology from RPI in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 60 |
| Chemistry | 17 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.