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. Also, learn how Pitt ranks among other schools offering degrees in geology.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for geology majors, Pitt came in at #6. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 6 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 7 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus handed out 87 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is an increase of 28% over the previous year when 68 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in geology from Pitt. This makes it the #168 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2022, making the school the #51 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 Pitt is $38,652. This is less than $39,685, which is the national median of all geology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Pitt, geology students borrow a median amount of $46,531 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,692 for all geology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the geology program at Pitt is $456 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Pitt paid an average of $1,605 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $839 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $20,154 | $38,520 |
| Fees | $1,370 | $1,370 |
| Books and Supplies | $584 | $584 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,420 | $13,420 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,918 | $2,918 |
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Of the 87 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Geological & Earth Sciences from Pitt in 2021-2022, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Pitt are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 66 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Pitt 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 Pitt Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 89 |
| Physics | 45 |
| General Physical Sciences | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.