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, and more. In addition, we cover how UO ranks in comparison to other schools with geology programs.
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The bachelor's program at UO was ranked #108 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #3 in Oregon.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 102 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 108 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Oregon handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is an increase of 47% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in geology from UO. This makes it the #106 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.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UO paid an average of $860 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $272 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,240 | $38,683 |
| Fees | $2,511 | $2,511 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,320 | $1,320 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,840 | $15,840 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,892 | $2,892 |
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Of the 22 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in geology from UO in 2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UO are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oregon with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the UO 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 UO Online Learning page.
The geology program at UO awarded 3 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 33% of these degrees went to men with the other 67% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UO are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oregon with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| 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 Oregon.
More about our data sources and methodologies.