by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how ISU stacks up against peers offering geological & earth sciences.
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During the most recent reporting year, Iowa State University conferred 8 bachelor’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at ISU, geological & earth sciences students accumulate a median of $26,250 in student loans. This is higher than $23,319, the typical median for all majors at ISU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,324 | $27,346 |
| Fees | $1,535 | $1,535 |
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Among recent graduates, 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 ISU were White. Approximately 88% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor’s in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 60% of geological & earth sciences master’s degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences master’s degree graduates at ISU are White. Roughly 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a master’s in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 33% of geological & earth sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences doctoral degree graduates at ISU were White. Approximately 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a doctoral in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geological & earth sciences majors at Iowa State University.
This geological & earth sciences program at ISU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geology/Earth Science, General | 16 |
ISU granted 16 degrees in geology/earth science, general in the latest year of data — 56% to women and 44% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (69%).