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 UNC Charlotte ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geology.
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The bachelor's program at UNC Charlotte was ranked #79 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #3 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 74 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 79 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of North Carolina at Charlotte handed out 70 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 65 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in geology from UNC Charlotte. This makes it the #50 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Geology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNC Charlotte go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,717 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNC Charlotte, geology students borrow a median amount of $23,043 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all geology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,692.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UNC Charlotte paid an average of $770 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $159 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,812 | $18,474 |
| Fees | $3,402 | $3,402 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,864 | $13,864 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,644 | $2,644 |
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Of the 70 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in geology from UNC Charlotte in 2022, 61% were men and 39% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the UNC Charlotte geology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UNC Charlotte Online Learning page.
The geology program at UNC Charlotte awarded 9 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 67% of these degrees went to men with the other 33% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNC Charlotte 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 Charlotte with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| 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 Charlotte.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 37 |
| Chemistry | 33 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 9 |
| Other Physical Science | 7 |
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