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 geology major at Stanford 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, Stanford University handed out 38 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 2022, making the school the #2 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Stanford paid an average of $1,372 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,731 | $61,731 |
| Fees | $753 | $753 |
| Books and Supplies | $825 | $825 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,922 | $19,922 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,602 | $4,602 |
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Of the 38 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Geological & Earth Sciences from Stanford in 2021-2022, 37% were men and 63% were women.
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 | 5 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the Stanford 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 Stanford Online Learning page.
Of the 30 students who graduated with a Master’s in geology from Stanford in 2022, 30% were men and 70% 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 | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at Stanford University.
More about our data sources and methodologies.