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 Vanderbilt ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geology.
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The bachelor's program at Vanderbilt was ranked #31 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #1 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 28 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 31 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Vanderbilt University handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is a decrease of 35% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in geology from Vanderbilt. This makes it the #168 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2022, making the school the #111 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Vanderbilt was $2,567 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,618 | $61,618 |
| Fees | $2,328 | $2,328 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,194 | $1,194 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $21,054 | $21,054 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,396 | $3,396 |
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The geology program at Vanderbilt awarded 11 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 18% of these degrees went to men with the other 82% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Vanderbilt 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 Vanderbilt Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in geology from Vanderbilt in 2022 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 Vanderbilt University with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at Vanderbilt University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 52 |
| Physics | 18 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 8 |
| Materials Sciences | 8 |
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