Here is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how Utah State University stacks up against peers offering geological & earth sciences.
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Utah State University ranks competitively among schools offering geological & earth sciences. In particular, it placed #132 out of 147 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Utah.
During the most recent reporting year, Utah State University awarded 11 bachelor’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,042 | $24,060 |
| Fees | $933 | $933 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 91% of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 9% went to women.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Utah State University were White. About 91% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah State University with a bachelor’s in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 10% of geological & earth sciences master’s degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences master’s degree graduates at Utah State University were White. Approximately 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah State University with a master’s in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 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 Utah State University are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah State University 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 | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the geological & earth sciences majors at Utah State University.
The geological & earth sciences program at Utah State University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geology/Earth Science, General | 13 |
| Hydrology and Water Resources Science | 10 |
Utah State University conferred 13 completions in geology/earth science, general in the latest year of data — 38% to women and 62% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (92%).
Utah State University awarded 10 completions in hydrology and water resources science in the most recent reporting year — 60% to women and 40% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (70%).