by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how Northern Illinois University stacks up against peers offering geological & earth sciences.
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During the most recent reporting year, Northern Illinois University handed out 9 bachelor’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
Geological & Earth Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at Northern Illinois University earn a median of $54,646 a year. This is below $63,103, the median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,606 | $10,232 |
| Fees | $2,828 | $2,828 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 78% of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 22% went to women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Northern Illinois University were White. Approximately 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a bachelor’s in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of geological & earth sciences master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences master’s degree graduates at Northern Illinois University are White. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois 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 | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Every one of the 2 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in geological & earth sciences from Northern Illinois University identified as women.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences doctoral degree graduates at Northern Illinois University 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 Northern Illinois 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 | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geological & earth sciences majors at Northern Illinois University.
The geological & earth sciences program at Northern Illinois University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geology/Earth Science, General | 12 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other | 1 |
Northern Illinois University granted 12 degrees in geology/earth science, general in the latest year of data — 42% to women and 58% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).
Northern Illinois University conferred 1 degree in geological and earth sciences/geosciences, other in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).