by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how UNCW ranks in comparison to other schools with geology programs.
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The bachelor's program at UNCW was ranked #81 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #4 in North Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of North Carolina at Wilmington handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is a decrease of 37% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 18 students received their master’s degree in geology from UNCW. This makes it the #16 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of geology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UNCW is $38,459. 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 UNCW was $838 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $185 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,443 | $20,111 |
| Fees | $2,874 | $2,874 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,130 | $1,130 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,605 | $12,605 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,978 | $5,978 |
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The geology program at UNCW awarded 19 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 63% of these degrees went to men with the other 37% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNCW are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% 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 Wilmington with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the UNCW 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 UNCW Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 21 students graduated with a master's degree in geology from UNCW. About 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNCW are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 90% 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 Wilmington with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at University of North Carolina at Wilmington.