by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks The University of Tennessee-Knoxville highly for geological & earth sciences, placing at #138 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 138 of 159 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Tennessee | 2 of 5 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 30 of 37 |
The table below lists every degree level available for geological & earth sciences at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 16 |
| Master’s | 4 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville awarded 16 bachelor’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is in the top 15% of the country for geological & earth sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
Geological & Earth Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville report a median salary of $37,906 a year. This is lower than $64,105, the median for all majors at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville.
To complete a bachelor’s at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, geological & earth sciences students accumulate a median of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than $22,855, the typical median for all majors at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,332 | $30,704 |
| Fees | $2,252 | $2,552 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 44% of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville were White. Roughly 94% of graduates 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 bachelor’s in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville conferred 16 bachelor’s completions in geology/earth science, general in the latest year of data — 56% to women and 44% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (94%).
Graduate study is also available at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 4 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 3 |
