by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at The University of Arizona. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, The University of Arizona highly for geological & earth sciences, coming in at #86 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 86 of 159 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Arizona | 1 of 2 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region | 6 of 13 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in geological & earth sciences at The University of Arizona, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 59 |
| Master’s | 17 |
| Doctoral | 14 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Arizona handed out 59 bachelor’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
The University of Arizona is among the very best schools in the country for geological & earth sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Geological & Earth Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from The University of Arizona earn a median of $57,705 a year. This is below $66,225, the median for all majors at The University of Arizona.
To complete a bachelor’s at The University of Arizona, geological & earth sciences graduates take on a median debt of $26,000 in student loans. This is above $21,798, the typical median for all majors at The University of Arizona.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,299 | $38,165 |
| Fees | $1,738 | $1,738 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 56% of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at The University of Arizona are Non-Resident Alien. About 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arizona with a bachelor’s in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 26 |
| Other Races | 4 |
The University of Arizona granted 50 bachelor’s completions in geology/earth science, general recently — 44% to women and 56% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (52%).
The University of Arizona conferred 9 bachelor’s degrees in hydrology and water resources science in the most recent reporting year — 44% to women and 56% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (78%).
Graduate study is also available at The University of Arizona. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 17 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 14 |
