by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how UNR ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geology.
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The bachelor's program at UNR was ranked #43 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #1 in Nevada.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Nevada - Reno handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in geology from UNR. This makes it the #65 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2022, making the school the #28 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 UNR is $39,553. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $39,685 for all geology students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UNR 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 | $7,876 | $24,832 |
| Fees | $1,118 | $1,118 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,700 | $13,700 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,370 | $5,370 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 20 students earned a bachelor's degree in geology from UNR. About 50% of these graduates were women and the other 50% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNR are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Reno with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the UNR 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 UNR Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 20 geology majors earned their master's degree from UNR. Of these graduates, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNR 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 Nevada - Reno with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 15 |
| 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 Nevada - Reno.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 35 |
| Physics | 13 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 9 |
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