by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how Missouri State University-Springfield compares to other colleges that offer geological & earth sciences.
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Missouri State University-Springfield holds a strong position among schools offering geological & earth sciences. In particular, it placed #146 out of 162 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri | 1 |
| Best Value Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri | 1 |
| Best Value Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Missouri | 1 |
| College Major Best Value | 1 |
| College Major Best Value | 1 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri | 3 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri | 3 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Missouri | 3 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 3 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 3 |
| Best Value Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 7 |
| Best Value Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 7 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Missouri State University-Springfield awarded 14 bachelor’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
Geological & Earth Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at Missouri State University-Springfield report a median salary of $50,576 a year. This is lower than $55,416, the median for all majors at Missouri State University-Springfield.
To complete a bachelor’s at Missouri State University-Springfield, geological & earth sciences graduates take on a median debt of $28,000 in student loans. This is above $24,409, the typical median for all majors at Missouri State University-Springfield.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,196 | $17,388 |
| Fees | $1,382 | $1,382 |
Read more about Missouri State University-Springfield tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 43% of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield were White. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri State University-Springfield 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 | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 62% of geological & earth sciences master’s degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences master’s degree graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield were White. Roughly 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri State University-Springfield 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 | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the geological & earth sciences majors at Missouri State University-Springfield.
This geological & earth sciences program at Missouri State University-Springfield includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geology/Earth Science, General | 25 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other | 19 |
| Paleontology | 5 |
Missouri State University-Springfield granted 25 completions in geology/earth science, general in the most recent reporting year — 64% to women and 36% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
Missouri State University-Springfield granted 19 completions in geological and earth sciences/geosciences, other in the latest year of data — 32% to women and 68% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (63%).
Missouri State University-Springfield conferred 5 degrees in paleontology recently — 60% to women and 40% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
More about our data sources and methodologies.