by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how UMCP ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geology.
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The geology major at UMCP is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Geological & Earth Sciences. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maryland - College Park handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is an increase of 25% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in geology from UMCP. This makes it the #73 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2022, making the school the #36 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMCP paid an average of $1,613 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $412 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,889 | $38,690 |
| Fees | $1,616 | $1,616 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,416 | $15,416 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,714 | $2,714 |
Learn more about UMCP tuition and fees.
Of the 15 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Geological & Earth Sciences from UMCP in 2021-2022, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UMCP 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 UMCP Online Learning page.
Of the 2 geology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UMCP, about 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| 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 Maryland - College Park.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 117 |
| Chemistry | 76 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 27 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 22 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.