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. We've also included details on how SMU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geology.
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The geology major at SMU 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, Southern Methodist University handed out 3 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is a decrease of 67% over the previous year when 9 degrees were handed out.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at SMU was $2,389 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,212 | $57,212 |
| Fees | $7,248 | $7,248 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,230 | $18,230 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,600 | $2,600 |
Learn more about SMU tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 3 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in geology from SMU. About 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Methodist University with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the SMU 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 SMU Online Learning page.
Of the 3 students who earned a master's degree in Geological & Earth Sciences from SMU in 2021-2022, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Methodist University with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| 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 Southern Methodist University.
More about our data sources and methodologies.