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 NC State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geology.
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The bachelor's program at NC State was ranked #42 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #1 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, North Carolina State University handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
Geology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NC State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,773 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $36,478 for all geology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NC State, geology students borrow a median amount of $22,234 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 $24,946.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at North Carolina State University.
For the most recent academic year available, 47% of geology bachelor's degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at NC State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 64 |
| Physics | 60 |
| Other Physical Science | 23 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 15 |
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