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 Yale ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geology.
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The geology major at Yale is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Geological & Earth Sciences. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Yale University handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 7 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in geology from Yale. This makes it the #130 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2022, making the school the #51 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,700 | $64,700 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,180 | $19,180 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,420 | $3,420 |
Learn more about Yale tuition and fees.
Of the 8 geology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Yale, about 63% were men and 38% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Yale University with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Yale 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 Yale Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 18 geology majors earned their master's degree from Yale. Of these graduates, 72% were men and 28% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Yale University with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at Yale University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 91 |
| Chemistry | 78 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 13 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.