by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how USU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geology.
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The bachelor's program at USU was ranked #122 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #2 in Utah.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 114 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 122 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Utah State University handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is an increase of 267% over the previous year when 3 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in geology from USU. This makes it the #32 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.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at USU paid an average of $865 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $271 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,387 | $23,305 |
| Fees | $918 | $918 |
| Books and Supplies | $856 | $856 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,644 | $8,644 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,192 | $4,192 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 11 geology majors earned their bachelor's degree from USU. Of these graduates, 73% were men and 27% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah State University with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the USU 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 USU Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 11 students earned a master's degree in geology from USU. About 55% of these graduates were women and the other 45% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah State University 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 | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at Utah State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 14 |
| Chemistry | 8 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.