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. In addition, we cover how USF Tampa ranks in comparison to other schools with geology programs.
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The bachelor's program at USF Tampa was ranked #76 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #3 in Florida.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of South Florida - Main Campus handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in geology from USF Tampa. This makes it the #57 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 12 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2022, making the school the #13 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Geology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from USF Tampa go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $48,565 a year. This is higher than $39,685, which is the national median for all geology bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at USF Tampa paid an average of $577 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $214 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,559 | $15,473 |
| Fees | $1,851 | $1,851 |
| Books and Supplies | $770 | $770 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,595 | $13,595 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,850 | $4,850 |
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The geology program at USF Tampa awarded 32 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 59% of these degrees went to men with the other 41% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Florida - Main Campus with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
USF Tampa 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 USF Tampa Online Learning page.
Of the 10 students who graduated with a Master’s in geology from USF Tampa in 2022, 80% were men and 20% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Florida - Main Campus with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at University of South Florida - Main Campus.
More about our data sources and methodologies.