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 UNL ranks in comparison to other schools with geology programs.
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The bachelor's program at UNL was ranked #37 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #1 in Nebraska.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 33 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 37 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Nebraska - Lincoln handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is an increase of 50% over the previous year when 8 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in geology from UNL. This makes it the #106 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UNL paid an average of $859 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $268 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,010 | $25,650 |
| Fees | $2,098 | $2,098 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,856 | $13,856 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,442 | $3,442 |
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Of the 12 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in geology from UNL in 2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska - Lincoln with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the UNL 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 UNL Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 11 geology majors earned their master's degree from UNL. Of these graduates, 55% were men and 45% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNL 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 Nebraska - Lincoln with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at University of Nebraska - Lincoln.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 51 |
| Physics | 33 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 11 |
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