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 Iowa ranks in comparison to other schools with geology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Iowa was ranked #40 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #1 in Iowa.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 38 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 40 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Iowa handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is an increase of 88% over the previous year when 8 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in geology from Iowa. This makes it the #57 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2022, making the school the #69 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Iowa paid an average of $1,291 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $376 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,016 | $30,979 |
| Fees | $1,948 | $1,948 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,616 | $12,616 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,066 | $4,066 |
Learn more about Iowa tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 15 students earned a bachelor's degree in geology from Iowa. About 33% of these graduates were women and the other 67% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Iowa with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Iowa 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 Iowa Online Learning page.
Of the 8 students who earned a master's degree in Geological & Earth Sciences from Iowa in 2021-2022, 38% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Iowa are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Iowa with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at University of Iowa.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 58 |
| Physics | 32 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.