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, and more. Also, learn how Stanford ranks among other schools offering degrees in geology.
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The bachelor's program at Stanford was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #1 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Stanford University handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 38 students received their master’s degree in geology from Stanford. This makes it the #4 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 29 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2021, making the school the #2 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at Stanford University.
For the most recent academic year available, 27% of geology bachelor's degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stanford University with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 38 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in geology from Stanford. About 29% were men and 71% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stanford University with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 6 |
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