by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how University of Nevada-Reno ranks among other schools offering degrees in geological & earth sciences.
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University of Nevada-Reno is a solid choice among schools offering geological & earth sciences. In particular, it placed #79 out of 147 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #19 in Far Western.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Nevada-Reno handed out 19 bachelor’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Nevada-Reno, geological & earth sciences students borrow a median amount of $23,250 in student loans. This is higher than $19,889, the typical median for all majors at University of Nevada-Reno.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,470 | $26,572 |
| Fees | $1,148 | $1,148 |
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Among recent graduates, 74% of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 26% went to women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Nevada-Reno were White. About 74% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada-Reno with a bachelor’s in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 45% of geological & earth sciences master’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences master’s degree graduates at University of Nevada-Reno were White. Roughly 82% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada-Reno with a master’s in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of geological & earth sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences doctoral degree graduates at University of Nevada-Reno are White. Approximately 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada-Reno 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 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geological & earth sciences majors at University of Nevada-Reno.
The geological & earth sciences program at University of Nevada-Reno includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geology/Earth Science, General | 23 |
| Hydrology and Water Resources Science | 8 |
| Geophysics and Seismology | 5 |
University of Nevada-Reno conferred 23 completions in geology/earth science, general in the most recent reporting year — 35% to women and 65% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (83%).
University of Nevada-Reno granted 8 degrees in hydrology and water resources science in the most recent reporting year — 38% to women and 62% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (88%).
University of Nevada-Reno conferred 5 completions in geophysics and seismology in the latest year of data — 60% to women and 40% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (60%).