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. Also, learn how Mizzou ranks among other schools offering degrees in geology.
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The bachelor's program at Mizzou was ranked #106 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #2 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 100 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 106 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Missouri - Columbia handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is an increase of 140% over the previous year when 5 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in geology from Mizzou. This makes it the #130 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.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Mizzou paid an average of $1,384 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $542 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,008 | $33,216 |
| Fees | $1,122 | $1,122 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,550 | $13,550 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,642 | $3,642 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 geology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Mizzou. Of these graduates, 58% were men and 42% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Mizzou 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 Missouri - Columbia with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Mizzou 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 Mizzou Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 geology majors earned their master's degree from Mizzou. Of these graduates, 63% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Mizzou are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - Columbia with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at University of Missouri - Columbia.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 40 |
| Physics | 30 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 29 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.