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, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UofSC ranks among other schools offering degrees in geology.
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The bachelor's program at UofSC was ranked #50 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #1 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 48 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 50 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of South Carolina - Columbia handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in geology from UofSC. This makes it the #73 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2022, making the school the #61 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Geology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UofSC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,432 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $39,685 for all geology students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UofSC was $1,439 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $512 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,288 | $34,543 |
| Fees | $400 | $400 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,226 | $1,226 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,558 | $12,558 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,505 | $5,505 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in geology from UofSC. About 86% were men and 14% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UofSC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina - Columbia with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the UofSC 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 UofSC Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 38% of geology master's degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UofSC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina - Columbia with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at University of South Carolina - Columbia.
More about our data sources and methodologies.