by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at University of Memphis. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, University of Memphis among the top schools in the country for geological & earth sciences, placing at #143 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 143 of 159 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Tennessee | 4 of 5 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 32 of 37 |
The following degree levels are available for geological & earth sciences at University of Memphis, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 16 |
| Master’s | 7 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Memphis handed out 16 bachelor’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
University of Memphis holds a strong position among schools offering geological & earth sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
Geological & Earth Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Memphis go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,244 a year. This is below $55,025, the median for all majors at University of Memphis.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,352 | $13,512 |
| Fees | $1,872 | $1,872 |
Find out more about University of Memphis tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 56% of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Memphis were White. Roughly 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Memphis with a bachelor’s in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
University of Memphis conferred 16 bachelor’s completions in geology/earth science, general in the most recent reporting year — 44% to women and 56% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (75%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at University of Memphis. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 7 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 4 |