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. Find out how UW compares to other colleges that offer geological & earth sciences.
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UW is in the top 15% of the country for geological & earth sciences. Specifically, it ranked #80 out of 147 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Wyoming.
During the most recent reporting year, University of Wyoming handed out 25 bachelor’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
Geological & Earth Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UW earn a median of $54,419 a year. This is lower than $58,250, the median for all majors at UW.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UW, geological & earth sciences students accumulate a median of $23,700 in student loans. This is higher than $20,256, the typical median for all majors at UW.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,620 | $21,600 |
| Fees | $2,578 | $2,578 |
Find out more about UW tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 76% of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 24% went to women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UW are White. Approximately 92% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wyoming 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 | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
All of the 11 students who graduated with a master’s degree in geological & earth sciences from UW identified as women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences master’s degree graduates at UW are White. About 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wyoming with a master’s in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Every one of the 3 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in geological & earth sciences from UW identified as men.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences doctoral degree graduates at UW were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wyoming with a doctoral in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geological & earth sciences majors at University of Wyoming.
The geological & earth sciences program at UW offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geology/Earth Science, General | 23 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other | 11 |
| Geophysics and Seismology | 3 |
| Hydrology and Water Resources Science | 2 |
UW conferred 23 degrees in geology/earth science, general in the latest year of data — 57% to women and 43% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (74%).
UW conferred 11 completions in geological and earth sciences/geosciences, other in the most recent reporting year — 9% to women and 91% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
UW granted 3 completions in geophysics and seismology in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (33%).
UW awarded 2 degrees in hydrology and water resources science in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).