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. In addition, we cover how UIUC ranks in comparison to other schools with geology programs.
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The bachelor's program at UIUC was ranked #41 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 39 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 41 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is an increase of 64% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of geology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UIUC is $38,867. 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 UIUC paid an average of $1,019 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $601 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,768 | $35,900 |
| Fees | $3,292 | $3,292 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,938 | $13,938 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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Of the 18 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Geological & Earth Sciences from UIUC in 2021-2022, 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UIUC 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 UIUC Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 students graduated with a master's degree in geology from UIUC. About 50% were men and 50% 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 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 170 |
| Physics | 93 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 28 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 22 |
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