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 SUNY New Paltz ranks among other schools offering degrees in geology.
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The bachelor's program at SUNY New Paltz was ranked #104 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #7 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 98 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 104 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, SUNY New Paltz handed out 9 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is a decrease of 63% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
Geology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SUNY New Paltz go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,524 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $39,685 for all geology bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at SUNY New Paltz paid an average of $708 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $295 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $16,980 |
| Fees | $1,454 | $1,454 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,896 | $15,896 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,700 | $3,700 |
Learn more about SUNY New Paltz tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 geology majors earned their bachelor's degree from SUNY New Paltz. Of these graduates, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SUNY New Paltz are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY New Paltz with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
SUNY New Paltz 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 SUNY New Paltz Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at SUNY New Paltz.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 7 |
| Chemistry | 6 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.