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 OHIO Athens ranks among other schools offering degrees in geology.
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The bachelor's program at OHIO Athens was ranked #56 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #2 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 22 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Graduate Degree Schools | 26 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 56 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ohio University - Athens Campus handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is an increase of 190% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in geology from OHIO Athens. This makes it the #40 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Geology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from OHIO Athens go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,637 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $39,685 for all geology students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at OHIO Athens paid an average of $1,157 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $648 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,746 | $24,114 |
| Books and Supplies | $840 | $840 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,594 | $13,594 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,916 | $2,916 |
Learn more about OHIO Athens tuition and fees.
Of the 29 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in geology from OHIO Athens in 2022, 59% were men and 41% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio University - Athens Campus with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the OHIO Athens 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 OHIO Athens Online Learning page.
Of the 36 students who earned a master's degree in Geological & Earth Sciences from OHIO Athens in 2021-2022, 58% were men and 42% 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 Ohio University - Athens Campus with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at Ohio University - Athens Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 145 |
| Physics | 21 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.