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, and more. We've also included details on how UNC Chapel Hill ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geology.
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The bachelor's program at UNC Chapel Hill was ranked #26 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #1 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 25 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 26 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in geology from UNC Chapel Hill. This makes it the #106 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2022, making the school the #17 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UNC Chapel Hill was $1,557 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $292 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,019 | $37,360 |
| Fees | $1,970 | $1,970 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,290 | $1,290 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,016 | $13,016 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,814 | $2,814 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 64% of geology bachelor's degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNC Chapel Hill are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UNC Chapel Hill 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 UNC Chapel Hill Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 geology majors earned their master's degree from UNC Chapel Hill. Of these graduates, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNC Chapel Hill 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 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| 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 North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 185 |
| Physics | 59 |
| Materials Sciences | 4 |
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