by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how UNM ranks among other schools offering degrees in geology.
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The geology major at UNM is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Geological & Earth Sciences. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of New Mexico - Main Campus handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in geology from UNM. This makes it the #154 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2022, making the school the #36 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UNM paid an average of $1,047 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $283 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,803 | $25,139 |
| Fees | $1,312 | $1,312 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,328 | $1,328 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,884 | $11,884 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,708 | $4,708 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 18 geology majors earned their bachelor's degree from UNM. Of these graduates, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of New Mexico - Main Campus with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UNM does not offer an online option for its geology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UNM Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 students earned a master's degree in geology from UNM. About 50% of these graduates were women and the other 50% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of New Mexico - Main Campus with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at University of New Mexico - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 40 |
| Physics | 28 |
| Materials Sciences | 15 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 4 |
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