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. Also, learn how University of Oklahoma ranks among other schools offering degrees in geology.
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University of Oklahoma was ranked #20 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for geology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Oklahoma.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Oklahoma Norman Campus handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is an increase of 23% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 20 students received their master’s degree in geology from University of Oklahoma. This makes it the #13 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 12 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2022, making the school the #13 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at University of Oklahoma paid an average of $738 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $169 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,070 | $22,140 |
| Fees | $4,525 | $4,525 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,310 | $13,310 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,781 | $6,781 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 16 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in geology from University of Oklahoma. About 44% were men and 56% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
University of Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma Online Learning page.
Geology majors graduating with a master's degree from University of Oklahoma make a median salary of $86,497 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all geology graduates with a master's is $69,249.
For the most recent academic year available, 83% of geology master's degrees went to men and 17% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus 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 | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 87 |
| Chemistry | 84 |
| Physics | 19 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 11 |
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