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 UF ranks in comparison to other schools with geology programs.
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The bachelor's program at UF was ranked #39 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #1 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 37 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 39 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Florida handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in geology from UF. This makes it the #168 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2022, making the school the #51 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Geology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UF go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,691 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UF paid an average of $856 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $149 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,477 | $25,694 |
| Fees | $1,904 | $2,965 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,050 | $1,050 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,500 | $11,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,670 | $3,670 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 27 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in geology from UF. About 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UF are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Florida with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the UF 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 UF Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in geology from UF in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UF 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 Florida with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| 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 Florida.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 224 |
| Physics | 69 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 35 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.