by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how BU stacks up against peers offering geological & earth sciences.
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Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,560 | $66,670 |
| Fees | $1,432 | $1,432 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 25% of geological & earth sciences master’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences master’s degree graduates at BU are White. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a master’s in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of geological & earth sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences doctoral degree graduates at BU are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a doctoral in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the geological & earth sciences majors at Boston University.
The geological & earth sciences program at BU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geology/Earth Science, General | 17 |
BU awarded 17 degrees in geology/earth science, general in the most recent reporting year — 71% to women and 29% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (41%).