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 University of Northern Colorado ranks in comparison to other schools with geology programs.
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The bachelor's program at University of Northern Colorado was ranked #127 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #3 in Colorado.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 119 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 127 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Northern Colorado handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in geology from University of Northern Colorado. This makes it the #168 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Geology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from University of Northern Colorado go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $46,954 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $39,685 for all geology bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at University of Northern Colorado was $925 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $352 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,784 | $23,196 |
| Fees | $2,744 | $2,744 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,230 | $15,230 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,238 | $3,238 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 15 geology majors earned their bachelor's degree from University of Northern Colorado. Of these graduates, 47% were men and 53% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Northern Colorado with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
University of Northern Colorado 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 University of Northern Colorado Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in geology from University of Northern Colorado in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Northern Colorado with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at University of Northern Colorado.
More about our data sources and methodologies.