by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how UMass Amherst ranks among other schools offering degrees in geological & earth sciences.
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UMass Amherst holds a strong position among schools offering geological & earth sciences. In particular, it placed #71 out of 147 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
During the most recent reporting year, University of Massachusetts-Amherst conferred 15 bachelor’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,791 | $39,683 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 40% of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UMass Amherst are White. Roughly 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Amherst with a bachelor’s in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent graduating class, 40% of geological & earth sciences master’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences master’s degree graduates at UMass Amherst are White. Roughly 30% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Amherst with a master’s in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 33% of geological & earth sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences doctoral degree graduates at UMass Amherst were White. Roughly 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Amherst with a doctoral in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the geological & earth sciences majors at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
The geological & earth sciences program at UMass Amherst offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geology/Earth Science, General | 31 |
UMass Amherst awarded 31 completions in geology/earth science, general in the latest year of data — 61% to women and 39% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (55%).