by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how University at Buffalo ranks in comparison to other schools with geology programs.
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The bachelor's program at University at Buffalo was ranked #30 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #3 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University at Buffalo handed out 48 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 44 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in geology from University at Buffalo. This makes it the #32 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2022, making the school the #90 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of geology students who receive their bachelor's degree at University at Buffalo is $39,696. 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 University at Buffalo, geology students borrow a median amount of $27,911 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 University at Buffalo paid an average of $1,119 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $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 | $26,860 |
| Fees | $3,712 | $3,712 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,754 | $16,754 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,752 | $4,752 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 48 geology majors earned their bachelor's degree from University at Buffalo. Of these graduates, 69% were men and 31% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at University at Buffalo are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Buffalo with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 6 |
University at Buffalo 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 University at Buffalo Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 students graduated with a master's degree in geology from University at Buffalo. About 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at University at Buffalo are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Buffalo with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at University at Buffalo.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 61 |
| Physics | 27 |
| Materials Sciences | 14 |
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