by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how CU - Boulder ranks among other schools offering degrees in geology.
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The bachelor's program at CU - Boulder was ranked #47 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #2 in Colorado.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 44 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 47 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Colorado Boulder handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 46 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in geology from CU - Boulder. This makes it the #106 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 13 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2022, making the school the #12 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 CU - Boulder is $46,263. This is higher than $39,685, which is the national median for all geology bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at CU - Boulder paid an average of $1,680 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $616 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,910 | $40,297 |
| Fees | $1,646 | $1,646 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,950 | $16,950 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,104 | $3,104 |
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Of the 35 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Geological & Earth Sciences from CU - Boulder in 2021-2022, 54% were men and 46% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Boulder with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 6 |
CU - Boulder 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 CU - Boulder Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 students graduated with a master's degree in geology from CU - Boulder. About 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at CU - Boulder are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Boulder with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at University of Colorado Boulder.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 155 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 68 |
| Chemistry | 54 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 26 |
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