by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how U of U ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geology.
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U of U was ranked #21 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 Utah.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Utah handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is an increase of 29% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in geology from U of U. This makes it the #50 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2022, making the school the #43 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 U of U is $49,446. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $39,685 for all geology bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at U of U was $890 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $259 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,175 | $28,697 |
| Fees | $1,140 | $1,140 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,398 | $12,398 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $7,800 | $7,800 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 27 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in geology from U of U. About 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at U of U are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
U of U 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 U of U Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 students graduated with a master's degree in geology from U of U. About 38% were men and 62% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at University of Utah.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 102 |
| Physics | 58 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 10 |
| Other Physical Science | 5 |
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