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. In addition, we cover how UPenn ranks in comparison to other schools with geology programs.
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The geology major at UPenn is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Geological & Earth Sciences. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Pennsylvania handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is a decrease of 35% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in geology from UPenn. This makes it the #65 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2022, making the school the #90 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UPenn paid an average of $1,871 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,620 | $58,620 |
| Fees | $7,484 | $7,484 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,358 | $1,358 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,496 | $18,496 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,070 | $3,070 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 11 geology majors earned their bachelor's degree from UPenn. Of these graduates, 27% were men and 73% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UPenn 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 UPenn Online Learning page.
Of the 12 students who earned a master's degree in Geological & Earth Sciences from UPenn in 2021-2022, 58% were men and 42% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UPenn are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pennsylvania with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at University of Pennsylvania.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 119 |
| Chemistry | 89 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.