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 Middle Tennessee State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in geology.
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The bachelor's program at Middle Tennessee State University was ranked #144 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #5 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 135 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 144 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Middle Tennessee State University handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in geology from Middle Tennessee State University. This makes it the #130 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 Middle Tennessee State University is $34,329. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $39,685 for all geology students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Middle Tennessee State University was $1,128 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $314 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,536 | $27,072 |
| Fees | $1,970 | $1,970 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,260 | $1,260 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,704 | $11,704 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,350 | $5,350 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 48% of geology bachelor's degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Middle Tennessee State University 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 Middle Tennessee State University Online Learning page.
Of the 8 students who graduated with a Master’s in geology from Middle Tennessee State University in 2022, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at Middle Tennessee State University.
More about our data sources and methodologies.