by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how The U stacks up against peers offering geological & earth sciences.
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The U is in the top 15% of the country for geological & earth sciences. More specifically it was ranked #19 out of 147 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Utah.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 1 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Utah | 1 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 1 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Utah | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| Best Value Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Utah | 3 |
| Best Value Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Utah | 3 |
| College Major Best Value | 3 |
| Best Value Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 4 |
| Best Value Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 4 |
| College Major Best Value | 4 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Utah handed out 26 bachelor’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,749 | $29,701 |
| Fees | $1,159 | $1,159 |
Read more about The U tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 38% of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at The U are White. Roughly 77% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a bachelor’s in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent graduating class, 44% of geological & earth sciences master’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences master’s degree graduates at The U are 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 Utah 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 | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 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 The U were White. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a doctoral in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the geological & earth sciences majors at University of Utah.
This geological & earth sciences program at The U includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geology/Earth Science, General | 33 |
| Hydrology and Water Resources Science | 6 |
| Geophysics and Seismology | 5 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other | 1 |
The U granted 33 degrees in geology/earth science, general in the latest year of data — 64% to women and 36% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (82%).
The U awarded 6 completions in hydrology and water resources science recently — 33% to women and 67% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
The U awarded 5 degrees in geophysics and seismology in the latest year of data — 20% to women and 80% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
The U conferred 1 degree in geological and earth sciences/geosciences, other in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).