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. In addition, we cover how UIC ranks in comparison to other schools with geology programs.
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The bachelor's program at UIC was ranked #70 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #2 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 65 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 70 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Illinois at Chicago handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in geology from UIC. This makes it the #183 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2022, making the school the #69 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Geology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UIC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,280 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 UIC was $843 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $449 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,656 | $28,345 |
| Fees | $3,160 | $3,160 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,600 | $14,600 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,026 | $6,026 |
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Of the 19 geology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UIC, about 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UIC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Chicago with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UIC 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 UIC Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in geology from UIC in 2022 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Chicago with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at University of Illinois at Chicago.
More about our data sources and methodologies.