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, and more. In addition, we cover how UMass Amherst ranks in comparison to other schools with geology programs.
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The bachelor's program at UMass Amherst was ranked #36 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #3 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 32 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 36 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts Amherst handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in geology from UMass Amherst. This makes it the #73 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMass Amherst paid an average of $1,605 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $691 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,591 | $38,527 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,869 | $14,869 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,440 | $1,440 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 15 geology majors earned their bachelor's degree from UMass Amherst. Of these graduates, 67% were men and 33% were women.
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 Massachusetts Amherst 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 | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UMass Amherst 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 UMass Amherst Online Learning page.
Of the 6 geology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UMass Amherst, about 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMass Amherst are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| 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 Massachusetts Amherst.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 70 |
| Chemistry | 52 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 20 |
| Materials Sciences | 6 |
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