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. We've also included details on how U-M ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geology.
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U-M is in the top 10% of the country for geology. More specifically it was ranked #9 out of 152 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 9 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 9 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor handed out 64 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is an increase of 33% over the previous year when 48 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in geology from U-M. This makes it the #106 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2022, making the school the #20 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Geology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from U-M go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $45,974 a year. This is higher than $39,685, which is the national median for all geology bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at U-M paid an average of $2,458 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $716 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $17,977 | $59,775 |
| Fees | $332 | $332 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,126 | $1,126 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,856 | $13,856 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,572 | $2,572 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 64 students earned a bachelor's degree in geology from U-M. About 63% of these graduates were women and the other 38% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at U-M 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 Michigan - Ann Arbor with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the U-M geology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the U-M Online Learning page.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in geology from U-M in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| 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 Michigan - Ann Arbor.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 122 |
| Physics | 120 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 29 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 28 |
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