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. In addition, we cover how UAF ranks in comparison to other schools with geology programs.
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The geology major at UAF 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, University of Alaska Fairbanks handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is an increase of 38% over the previous year when 8 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in geology from UAF. This makes it the #40 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2022, making the school the #36 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UAF paid an average of $855 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $289 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,041 | $23,789 |
| Fees | $1,975 | $2,615 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,450 | $10,450 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,250 | $4,250 |
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The geology program at UAF awarded 11 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 36% of these degrees went to men with the other 64% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UAF are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alaska Fairbanks with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the UAF 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 UAF Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 geology majors earned their master's degree from UAF. Of these graduates, 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alaska Fairbanks with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at University of Alaska Fairbanks.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 9 |
| Physics | 7 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.