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. We've also included details on how University of Rochester ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geology.
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The geology major at University of Rochester 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 Rochester handed out 6 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is an increase of 200% over the previous year when 2 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in geology from University of Rochester. This makes it the #130 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2022, making the school the #69 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Part-time undergraduates at University of Rochester paid an average of $1,970 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,150 | $63,150 |
| Fees | $1,198 | $1,198 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,310 | $1,310 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,924 | $18,924 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,380 | $1,380 |
Learn more about University of Rochester tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 geology majors earned their bachelor's degree from University of Rochester. Of these graduates, 33% were men and 67% were 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 Rochester with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
University of Rochester 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 Rochester Online Learning page.
Of the 5 students who graduated with a Master’s in geology from University of Rochester in 2022, 40% were men and 60% 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 Rochester with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at University of Rochester.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 110 |
| Chemistry | 57 |
| Materials Sciences | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.