by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Appalachian State ranks among other schools offering degrees in geology.
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The bachelor's program at Appalachian State was ranked #120 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #5 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 112 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 120 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Appalachian State University handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is an increase of 59% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
Geology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Appalachian State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,021 a year. This is less than $39,685, which is the national median of all geology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Appalachian State paid an average of $885 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $177 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,242 | $21,238 |
| Fees | $3,299 | $3,299 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,258 | $12,258 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,725 | $2,725 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 27 students earned a bachelor's degree in geology from Appalachian State. About 56% of these graduates were women and the other 44% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Appalachian State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 93% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Appalachian State University with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Appalachian State does not offer an online option for its geology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Appalachian State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at Appalachian State University.
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