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 makes it the 1,043 most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in paleontology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 9 |
| Master’s Degree | 7 |
| Basic Certificate | 7 |
| Associate Degree | 1 |
Earnings of Paleontology Majors With Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for paleontology majors who have their master's degree is not available.
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:
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for paleontology majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 2,400 attend the school each year. 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 |
| Hydrology & Water Resources Science | 1,076 |
| Chemical & Physical Oceanography | 175 |
| Other Geological & Earth Sciences | 146 |
| 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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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