by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Illinois. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Illinois as a strong choice for geological & earth sciences, placing at #95 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 95 of 159 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Illinois | 2 of 3 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 10 of 19 |
The following degree levels are available for geological & earth sciences at Illinois, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 18 |
| Master’s | 3 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign conferred 18 bachelor’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
Illinois is among the very best schools in the country for geological & earth sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Geological & Earth Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at Illinois report a median salary of $45,966 a year. This is below $91,048, the median for all majors at Illinois.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Illinois, geological & earth sciences graduates take on a median debt of $23,250 in student loans. This is above $20,796, the typical median for all majors at Illinois.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,254 | $36,804 |
| Fees | $3,292 | $3,292 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 33% of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Illinois were White. Roughly 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a bachelor’s in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Illinois conferred 18 bachelor’s completions in geology/earth science, general in the most recent reporting year — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (56%).
Graduate study is also available at Illinois. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 3 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 8 |
