by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Auburn ranks among other schools offering degrees in geology.
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The bachelor's program at Auburn was ranked #72 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #1 in Alabama.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 68 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 72 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Auburn University handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is an increase of 200% over the previous year when 6 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in geology from Auburn. This makes it the #130 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Geology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Auburn go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $45,588 a year. This is higher than $39,685, which is the national median for all geology bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Auburn paid an average of $1,338 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $446 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,704 | $32,112 |
| Fees | $1,832 | $1,832 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,396 | $15,396 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,166 | $6,166 |
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The geology program at Auburn awarded 18 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 61% of these degrees went to men with the other 39% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Auburn are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 89% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Auburn University with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Auburn geology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Auburn Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 students graduated with a master's degree in geology from Auburn. About 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Auburn University with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at Auburn University.
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