by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Purdue-West Lafayette stacks up against peers offering geological & earth sciences.
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Purdue-West Lafayette holds a strong position among schools offering geological & earth sciences. More specifically it was ranked #53 out of 162 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Indiana.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Purdue University-Main Campus awarded 40 bachelor’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Purdue-West Lafayette, geological & earth sciences students borrow a median amount of $16,000 in student loans. This is lower than $19,849, the typical median for all majors at Purdue-West Lafayette.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,718 | $28,520 |
| Fees | $274 | $274 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 45% of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette were White. Approximately 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University-Main Campus with a bachelor’s in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Among recent graduates, 58% of geological & earth sciences master’s degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences master’s degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette are White. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University-Main Campus with a master’s in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 40% of geological & earth sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences doctoral degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette are White. Approximately 53% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University-Main Campus with a doctoral in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the geological & earth sciences majors at Purdue University-Main Campus.
The geological & earth sciences program at Purdue-West Lafayette includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geology/Earth Science, General | 67 |
Purdue-West Lafayette granted 67 degrees in geology/earth science, general in the latest year of data — 54% to women and 46% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (58%).