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 SRU ranks among other schools offering degrees in geology.
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The bachelor's program at SRU was ranked #113 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #4 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 108 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 113 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
Geology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SRU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,094 a year. This is higher than $39,685, which is the national median for all geology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SRU, geology students borrow a median amount of $34,616 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,692 for all geology majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SRU paid an average of $482 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $322 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,716 | $11,574 |
| Fees | $2,791 | $3,041 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,992 | $1,992 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,584 | $10,584 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,952 | $2,952 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 15 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in geology from SRU. About 53% were men and 47% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 87% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
SRU 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 SRU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania.
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