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 UW - Eau Claire ranks in comparison to other schools with geology programs.
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The bachelor's program at UW - Eau Claire was ranked #98 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #2 in Wisconsin.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 92 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 98 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is an increase of 271% over the previous year when 7 degrees were handed out.
Geology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UW - Eau Claire go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $44,207 a year. This is higher than $39,685, which is the national median for all geology bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UW - Eau Claire paid an average of $704 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $319 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,645 | $16,884 |
| Fees | $1,632 | $1,632 |
| Books and Supplies | $400 | $400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,200 | $9,200 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,366 | $3,366 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 26 students earned a bachelor's degree in geology from UW - Eau Claire. About 65% of these graduates were women and the other 35% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 96% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UW - Eau Claire 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 UW - Eau Claire Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 19 |
| Physics | 18 |
| Materials Sciences | 1 |
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