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. Also, learn how KU ranks among other schools offering degrees in geology.
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The bachelor's program at KU was ranked #74 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #1 in Kansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 70 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 74 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Kansas handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is an increase of 25% over the previous year when 8 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in geology from KU. This makes it the #23 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2022, making the school the #90 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Geology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from KU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,626 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 KU paid an average of $944 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $353 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,596 | $28,308 |
| Fees | $1,104 | $1,104 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,224 | $1,224 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,818 | $10,818 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,390 | $3,390 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 90% of geology bachelor's degrees went to men and 10% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at KU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 90% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
KU 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 KU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 geology majors earned their master's degree from KU. Of these graduates, 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at University of Kansas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 48 |
| Physics | 24 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 12 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 4 |
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