by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UNLV ranks in comparison to other schools with geology programs.
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The bachelor's program at UNLV was ranked #93 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #2 in Nevada.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Nevada - Las Vegas handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is an increase of 21% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in geology from UNLV. 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.
The median salary of geology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UNLV is $41,963. 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 UNLV paid an average of $551 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $263 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,354 | $25,307 |
| Fees | $788 | $792 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,072 | $12,072 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,050 | $4,050 |
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Of the 29 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Geological & Earth Sciences from UNLV in 2021-2022, 62% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNLV are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Las Vegas with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
UNLV 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 UNLV Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in geology from UNLV in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNLV are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Las Vegas with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| 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 Nevada - Las Vegas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 18 |
| Chemistry | 8 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.