by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at NAU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates NAU as a strong choice for geological & earth sciences, ranked #124 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 124 of 159 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Arizona | 2 of 2 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region | 12 of 13 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in geological & earth sciences at NAU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 17 |
| Master’s | 8 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northern Arizona University handed out 17 bachelor’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
NAU is a solid choice among schools offering geological & earth sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Geological & Earth Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at NAU earn a median of $43,116 a year. This is below $58,050, the median for all majors at NAU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at NAU, geological & earth sciences students accumulate a median of $22,000 in student loans. This is above $21,833, the typical median for all majors at NAU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,650 | $18,795 |
| Fees | $1,241 | $1,249 |
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Among recent graduates, 47% of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at NAU are White. Roughly 94% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona 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 | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
NAU awarded 17 bachelor’s degrees in geology/earth science, general recently — 53% to women and 47% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (94%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at NAU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 8 |
