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 Appalachian State ranks among other schools offering degrees in geology.
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The bachelor's program at Appalachian State was ranked #117 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #5 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Appalachian State University handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is a decrease of 48% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
Geology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Appalachian State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,552 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 Appalachian State, geology students borrow a median amount of $22,853 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 Appalachian State University.
Of the 17 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Geological & Earth Sciences from Appalachian State in 2020-2021, 71% were men and 29% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 94% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Appalachian State University with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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