by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how MSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in geological & earth sciences.
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MSU holds a strong position among schools offering geological & earth sciences. More specifically it was ranked #95 out of 147 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Michigan.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Michigan State University conferred 11 bachelor’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
Geological & Earth Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at MSU report a median salary of $53,608 a year. This is lower than $69,754, the median for all majors at MSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at MSU, geological & earth sciences students borrow a median amount of $29,869 in student loans. This is higher than $25,213, the typical median for all majors at MSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,750 | $44,510 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 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 MSU were White. About 82% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan 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 | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
All of the 2 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in geological & earth sciences from MSU were women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences doctoral degree graduates at MSU were Non-Resident Alien. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan 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 | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the geological & earth sciences majors at Michigan State University.
The geological & earth sciences program at MSU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geology/Earth Science, General | 13 |
MSU awarded 13 completions in geology/earth science, general in the most recent reporting year — 46% to women and 54% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (69%).