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, and more. We've also included details on how USA ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geology.
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The geology major at USA is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Geological & Earth Sciences. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of South Alabama handed out 2 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is a decrease of 71% over the previous year when 7 degrees were handed out.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at USA paid an average of $748 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $374 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,976 | $17,952 |
| Fees | $700 | $700 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,020 | $2,020 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,830 | $8,830 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,283 | $5,283 |
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All of the 2 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in geology from USA in 2022 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at USA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Alabama with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
USA 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 USA Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at University of South Alabama.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 14 |
| Chemistry | 7 |
| Physics | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.