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 UT Knoxville ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geology.
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The bachelor's program at UT Knoxville was ranked #86 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #2 in Tennessee.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in geology from UT Knoxville. This makes it the #23 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2022, making the school the #61 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Geology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UT Knoxville go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,101 a year. 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 UT Knoxville was $1,137 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $378 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,332 | $29,522 |
| Fees | $2,152 | $2,452 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,598 | $1,598 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,500 | $12,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,096 | $6,096 |
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Of the 28 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in geology from UT Knoxville in 2022, 39% were men and 61% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UT Knoxville are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 89% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UT Knoxville 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 UT Knoxville Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 students earned a master's degree in geology from UT Knoxville. About 43% of these graduates were women and the other 57% were men.
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 The University of Tennessee - Knoxville with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville.
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