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, and more. In addition, we cover how ETSU ranks in comparison to other schools with geology programs.
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The bachelor's program at ETSU was ranked #142 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #4 in Tennessee.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, East Tennessee State University handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in geology from ETSU. This makes it the #91 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at ETSU paid an average of $444 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $316 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,706 | $11,034 |
| Fees | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,270 | $10,270 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,930 | $6,930 |
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Of the 29 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in geology from ETSU in 2022, 55% were men and 45% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Tennessee State University with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the ETSU 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 ETSU Online Learning page.
Of the 7 students who earned a master's degree in Geological & Earth Sciences from ETSU in 2021-2022, 71% were men and 29% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Tennessee State University with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at East Tennessee State University.
More about our data sources and methodologies.