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 UW ranks among other schools offering degrees in geology.
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The bachelor's program at UW was ranked #24 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #1 in Wyoming.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 20 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 24 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wyoming handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in geology from UW. This makes it the #50 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2022, making the school the #20 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 UW is $45,758. 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 paid an average of $692 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $166 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,980 | $20,760 |
| Fees | $1,958 | $1,958 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,670 | $1,670 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,340 | $13,340 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,920 | $3,920 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 63% of geology bachelor's degrees went to men and 37% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 87% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wyoming with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UW 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 UW Online Learning page.
Of the 11 students who earned a master's degree in Geological & Earth Sciences from UW in 2021-2022, 55% were men and 45% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UW are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 82% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wyoming with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at University of Wyoming.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 21 |
| Chemistry | 20 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 8 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.