by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at George Mason. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #4 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates George Mason among the top schools in the country for geological & earth sciences, coming in at #92 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 92 of 159 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Virginia | 4 of 5 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 17 of 37 |
Here is each degree level granted in geological & earth sciences at George Mason, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 11 |
| Master’s | 6 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, George Mason University awarded 11 bachelor’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
George Mason is a solid choice among schools offering geological & earth sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,510 | $34,860 |
| Fees | $3,828 | $3,828 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 64% of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at George Mason are White. About 73% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a bachelor’s in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
George Mason conferred 11 bachelor’s degrees in geology/earth science, general in the latest year of data — 36% to women and 64% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (73%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at George Mason. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 6 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 5 |