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 UNC Charlotte ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geology.
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The bachelor's program at UNC Charlotte was ranked #94 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #4 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of North Carolina at Charlotte handed out 65 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 57 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 10 students received their master’s degree in geology from UNC Charlotte. This makes it the #50 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Geology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNC Charlotte go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,615 a year. This is less than $36,478, which is the national median of all geology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNC Charlotte, geology students borrow a median amount of $24,897 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 University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 65 students earned a bachelor's degree in geology from UNC Charlotte. About 57% of these graduates were women and the other 43% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 geology majors earned their master's degree from UNC Charlotte. Of these graduates, 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 90% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 44 |
| Physics | 35 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 13 |
| Other Physical Science | 7 |
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