Here is an overview of this program at NC State University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. It ranks as high as #2 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks NC State University highly for geological & earth sciences, placing at #41 out of 159 schools nationally.
The following degree levels are granted in geological & earth sciences at NC State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 33 |
During the most recent reporting year, North Carolina State University at Raleigh handed out 33 bachelor’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
NC State University holds a strong position among schools offering geological & earth sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
Geological & Earth Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at NC State University earn a median of $51,876 a year. This is lower than $71,784, the median for all majors at NC State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at NC State University, geological & earth sciences students borrow a median amount of $22,234 in student loans. This is below $22,316, the typical median for all majors at NC State University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,535 | $30,583 |
| Fees | $2,264 | $2,264 |
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Among recent graduates, 36% of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at NC State University were White. About 85% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University at Raleigh with a bachelor’s in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
NC State University awarded 18 bachelor’s completions in oceanography, chemical and physical in the most recent reporting year — 72% to women and 28% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (83%).
NC State University granted 15 bachelor’s completions in geology/earth science, general recently — 53% to women and 47% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (87%).