by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at University of Wisconsin-Madison. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 17 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks University of Wisconsin-Madison as a strong choice for geological & earth sciences, coming in at #18 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 18 of 159 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Wisconsin | 1 of 3 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 2 of 19 |
The following degree levels are offered in geological & earth sciences at University of Wisconsin-Madison, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 21 |
| Master’s | 10 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Wisconsin-Madison conferred 21 bachelor’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is among the very best schools in the country for geological & earth sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
Geological & Earth Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison earn a median of $67,483 a year. This is below $74,335, the median for all majors at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Wisconsin-Madison, geological & earth sciences students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is higher than $21,813, the typical median for all majors at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,273 | $40,506 |
| Fees | $1,597 | $1,597 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 52% of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison are 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 Wisconsin-Madison with a bachelor’s in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
University of Wisconsin-Madison awarded 21 bachelor’s degrees in geology/earth science, general in the latest year of data — 48% to women and 52% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (90%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 10 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 8 |
