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 UO ranks among other schools offering degrees in geological & earth sciences.
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UO holds a strong position among schools offering geological & earth sciences. More specifically it was ranked #97 out of 147 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #22 in Far Western.
During the most recent reporting year, University of Oregon handed out 20 bachelor’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UO, geological & earth sciences students borrow a median amount of $29,145 in student loans. This is higher than $22,100, the typical median for all majors at UO.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,974 | $39,922 |
| Fees | $2,594 | $2,594 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 65% of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 35% went to women.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UO were White. Roughly 90% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oregon with a bachelor’s in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of geological & earth sciences master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences master’s degree graduates at UO were White. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oregon with a master’s in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| 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 UO were White. About 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oregon with a doctoral in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| 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 Oregon.
The geological & earth sciences program at UO breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geology/Earth Science, General | 32 |
UO conferred 32 degrees in geology/earth science, general in the latest year of data — 44% to women and 56% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (81%).