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 C of C ranks among other schools offering degrees in geology.
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The bachelor's program at C of C was ranked #130 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #2 in South Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, College of Charleston handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is a decrease of 32% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
Geology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from C of C go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,551 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 C of C, geology students borrow a median amount of $26,500 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,946 for all geology majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at College of Charleston.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 students earned a bachelor's degree in geology from C of C. About 38% of these graduates were women and the other 62% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at C of C are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 92% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from College of Charleston with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 21 |
| Physics | 10 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 5 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 2 |
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