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 UC Merced ranks among other schools offering degrees in geology.
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The bachelor's program at UC Merced was ranked #103 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #15 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 97 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 103 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Merced handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $2,333 | $2,333 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,214 | $1,214 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,293 | $20,293 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,011 | $5,011 |
Learn more about UC Merced tuition and fees.
Of the 12 geology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UC Merced, about 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Merced with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UC Merced 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 UC Merced Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at University of California - Merced.