Master’s Degrees in Paleontology
Education Levels of Paleontology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 7 people earned their master's degree in paleontology. This earns it the #1,043 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in paleontology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 7 |
Earnings of Paleontology Majors With Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for paleontology majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for paleontology students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in paleontology. About 71.4% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 5 |
| Women | 2 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of paleontology master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Most Popular Paleontology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 1 colleges that offer a master’s degree in paleontology. Learn more about the most popular 1 below:
The most popular school in the United States for paleontology students seekinga master's degree is South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. Each year, around 2,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in paleontology from SD Mines.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to paleontology that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Geology & Earth Sciences | 1,122 |
| Chemical & Physical Oceanography | 175 |
| Other Geological & Earth Sciences | 146 |
| Hydrology & Water Resources Science | 98 |
| Geophysics & Seismology | 56 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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