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 Virginia Tech ranks in comparison to other schools with geology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Virginia Tech was ranked #58 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #2 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Virginia Tech handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in geology from Virginia Tech. This makes it the #154 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2021, making the school the #20 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Geology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Virginia Tech go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $25,556 a year. This is less than $36,478, which is the national median of all geology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at Virginia Tech.
Of the 14 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in geology from Virginia Tech in 2021, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Tech with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in geology from Virginia Tech. About 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Tech with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 62 |
| Chemistry | 55 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 42 |
| Other Physical Science | 20 |
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