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 OHIO Athens ranks among other schools offering degrees in geology.
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The bachelor's program at OHIO Athens was ranked #72 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #3 in Ohio.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Ohio University - Athens Campus handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is a decrease of 47% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 11 students received their master’s degree in geology from OHIO Athens. This makes it the #40 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Geology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from OHIO Athens go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,792 a year. This is higher than $36,478, which is the national median for all geology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at OHIO Athens, geology students borrow a median amount of $19,500 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 Ohio University - Athens Campus.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 students earned a bachelor's degree in geology from OHIO Athens. About 30% of these graduates were women and the other 70% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio University - Athens Campus with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 73% of geology master's degrees went to men and 27% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio University - Athens Campus with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 111 |
| Physics | 21 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 2 |
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