by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UIC. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UIC as a strong choice for geological & earth sciences, placing at #116 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 116 of 159 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Illinois | 3 of 3 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 13 of 19 |
Here is each degree level available for geological & earth sciences at UIC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 28 |
| Master’s | 2 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Illinois Chicago conferred 28 bachelor’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
UIC is a solid choice among schools offering geological & earth sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
To complete a bachelor’s at UIC, geological & earth sciences graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $20,119, the typical median for all majors at UIC.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,776 | $28,849 |
| Fees | $3,160 | $3,160 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 39% of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UIC are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Chicago with a bachelor’s in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UIC conferred 28 bachelor’s completions in geology/earth science, general in the most recent reporting year — 61% to women and 39% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (50%).
Graduate study is also available at UIC. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 2 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 5 |