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, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how GVSU ranks in comparison to other schools with geology programs.
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The bachelor's program at GVSU was ranked #121 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #4 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 113 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 121 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Grand Valley State University handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is an increase of 92% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
Geology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from GVSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,675 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $39,685 for all geology students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at GVSU paid an average of $888 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $629 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,978 | $21,154 |
| Books and Supplies | $780 | $780 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,142 | $11,142 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,477 | $2,477 |
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Of the 23 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in geology from GVSU in 2022, 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 96% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grand Valley State University with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
GVSU does not offer an online option for its geology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the GVSU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at Grand Valley State University.
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