by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how ECU ranks in comparison to other schools with geology programs.
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The bachelor's program at ECU was ranked #132 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #6 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 37 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Graduate Degree Schools | 43 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 132 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, East Carolina University handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is a decrease of 47% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in geology from ECU. This makes it the #91 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of geology students who receive their bachelor's degree at ECU is $44,961. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $39,685 for all geology bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at ECU paid an average of $864 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $185 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,452 | $20,729 |
| Fees | $2,909 | $2,909 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,794 | $1,794 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,000 | $11,000 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,176 | $4,176 |
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Of the 8 geology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from ECU, about 88% were men and 13% 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 East Carolina University with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
ECU 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 ECU Online Learning page.
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in geology from ECU in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at ECU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Carolina University with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at East Carolina University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 77 |
| Physics | 10 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 4 |
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