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. In addition, we cover how UW - Madison ranks in comparison to other schools with geology programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for geology majors, UW - Madison came in at #7. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Wisconsin.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Madison handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is a decrease of 30% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in geology from UW - Madison. This makes it the #73 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.
Geology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UW - Madison go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,068 a year. This is higher than $39,685, which is the national median for all geology bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UW - Madison paid an average of $1,627 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $402 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,644 | $39,042 |
| Fees | $1,561 | $1,561 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,500 | $13,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,100 | $3,100 |
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Of the 26 geology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UW - Madison, about 65% were men and 35% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Madison with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the UW - Madison 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 UW - Madison Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 students graduated with a master's degree in geology from UW - Madison. About 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Madison with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at University of Wisconsin - Madison.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 171 |
| Physics | 98 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 35 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 24 |
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