by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UT Knoxville ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geology.
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The bachelor's program at UT Knoxville was ranked #76 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #1 in Tennessee.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 14 students received their master’s degree in geology from UT Knoxville. This makes it the #23 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2021, making the school the #61 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Geology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UT Knoxville go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,786 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $36,478 for all geology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UT Knoxville, geology students borrow a median amount of $26,000 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 The University of Tennessee - Knoxville.
The geology program at UT Knoxville awarded 31 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 61% of these degrees went to men with the other 39% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 84% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
The geology program at UT Knoxville awarded 14 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 36% of these degrees went to men with the other 64% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UT Knoxville are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 93% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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