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. Also, learn how UA ranks among other schools offering degrees in geology.
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The bachelor's program at UA was ranked #78 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #2 in Alabama.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Alabama handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in geology from UA. This makes it the #73 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2022, making the school the #111 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UA was $1,425 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $545 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,100 | $32,400 |
| Fees | $800 | $800 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,840 | $14,840 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,842 | $5,842 |
Learn more about UA tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 geology majors earned their bachelor's degree from UA. Of these graduates, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 93% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UA 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 UA Online Learning page.
The geology program at UA awarded 14 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 71% of these degrees went to men with the other 29% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at The University of Alabama.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 70 |
| Physics | 30 |
| Materials Sciences | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.