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 GaSou ranks in comparison to other schools with geology programs.
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The bachelor's program at GaSou was ranked #139 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #4 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 131 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 139 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Georgia Southern University handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is an increase of 150% over the previous year when 6 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at GaSou paid an average of $643 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $182 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,371 | $15,425 |
| Fees | $1,534 | $1,534 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,993 | $10,993 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $7,474 | $7,474 |
Learn more about GaSou tuition and fees.
The geology program at GaSou awarded 15 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 73% of these degrees went to men with the other 27% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 93% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia Southern University with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
GaSou 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 GaSou Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at Georgia Southern University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 34 |
| General Physical Sciences | 17 |
| Physics | 11 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.