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 UofM ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geology.
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The bachelor's program at UofM was ranked #131 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #3 in Tennessee.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Memphis handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in geology from UofM. This makes it the #73 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2022, making the school the #111 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UofM paid an average of $540 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $355 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,520 | $12,960 |
| Fees | $1,824 | $1,824 |
| Books and Supplies | $920 | $920 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,344 | $10,344 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,462 | $6,462 |
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Of the 11 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Geological & Earth Sciences from UofM in 2021-2022, 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UofM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Memphis with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UofM 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 UofM Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 geology majors earned their master's degree from UofM. Of these graduates, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Memphis with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at University of Memphis.
More about our data sources and methodologies.