by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how Columbia University stacks up against peers offering geological & earth sciences.
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Columbia University is in the top 10% of the country for geological & earth sciences. In particular, it placed #67 out of 162 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York | 4 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in New York | 4 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in New York | 4 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in New York | 4 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 4 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 4 |
| Best Value Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York | 5 |
| Best Value Geological & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in New York | 5 |
| Best Value Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in New York | 5 |
| Best Value Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in New York | 5 |
| College Major Best Value | 5 |
| College Major Best Value | 5 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Columbia University in the City of New York awarded 29 bachelor’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Columbia University, geological & earth sciences graduates take on a median debt of $21,065 in student loans. This is lower than $23,258, the typical median for all majors at Columbia University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,514 | $66,722 |
| Fees | $3,795 | $3,795 |
Learn more about Columbia University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 38% of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Columbia University are White. About 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a bachelor’s in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
In the most recent graduating class, 41% of geological & earth sciences master’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences master’s degree graduates at Columbia University were White. About 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a master’s in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 31% of geological & earth sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences doctoral degree graduates at Columbia University were White. Approximately 54% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a doctoral in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Here are the demographics of the geological & earth sciences majors at Columbia University in the City of New York.
The geological & earth sciences program at Columbia University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geology/Earth Science, General | 73 |
Columbia University conferred 73 degrees in geology/earth science, general recently — 62% to women and 38% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (52%).