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. We've also included details on how NC State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geology.
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The bachelor's program at NC State was ranked #49 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #2 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 46 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 49 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, North Carolina State University handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is an increase of 22% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
Geology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NC State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,871 a year. This is less than $39,685, which is the national median of all geology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at NC State was $1,225 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $272 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,535 | $29,407 |
| Fees | $2,360 | $2,360 |
| Books and Supplies | $869 | $869 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,719 | $13,719 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,121 | $3,121 |
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Of the 39 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Geological & Earth Sciences from NC State in 2021-2022, 46% were men and 54% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at NC State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 82% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the NC State 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 NC State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at North Carolina State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 66 |
| Chemistry | 65 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 14 |
| Other Physical Science | 10 |
| General Physical Sciences | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.