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Geology & Earth Sciences at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

14 Bachelor's Degrees
1 Master's Degrees
5 Doctor's Degrees
We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. Also, learn how UNC Chapel Hill ranks among other schools offering degrees in geology.

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Geology & Earth Sciences Degrees Available at UNC Chapel Hill

UNC Chapel Hill Geology Rankings

The bachelor's program at UNC Chapel Hill was ranked #42 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #2 in North Carolina.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (With Aid) 3
Best Geology & Earth Sciences Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 4
Best Geology & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 4
Best Geology & Earth Sciences Colleges for Veterans 8
Best Geology & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 9
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income $0-$30k) 11
Best Value Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (With Aid) 12
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income Over $110k) 13
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (With Aid) 14
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income $30-$48k) 14
Best Value Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income $0-$30k) 17
Best Geology & Earth Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools 17
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences 18
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income $0-$30k) 20
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income $48-$75k) 21
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income $75-$110k) 21
Best Value Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income $30-$48k) 23
Best Geology & Earth Sciences Graduate Degree Schools 23
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income $30-$48k) 24
Best Geology & Earth Sciences Master’s Degree Schools 29
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences 32
Best Value Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income $48-$75k) 35
Best Geology & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools 35
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income $48-$75k) 36
Best Value Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income Over $110k) 37
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income Over $110k) 39
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences 40
Best Geology & Earth Sciences Schools 42
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income $75-$110k) 43
Best Value Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences (Income $75-$110k) 44
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Geology & Earth Sciences Graduates 65
Best Value Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences 110
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Geology & Earth Sciences 117
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Geology & Earth Sciences Graduates 154
Highest Paid Geology & Earth Sciences Graduates 156

Popularity of Geology at UNC Chapel Hill

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in geology & earth sciences. This is a decrease of 39% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 1 students received their master’s degree in geology from UNC Chapel Hill. This makes it the #152 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2021, making the school the #31 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

UNC Chapel Hill Geology Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

UNC Chapel Hill Geology & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Program

For the most recent academic year available, 29% of geology bachelor's degrees went to men and 71% went to women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2021 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a bachelor's in geology.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 14
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 0

UNC Chapel Hill Geology & Earth Sciences Master’s Program

All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in geology from UNC Chapel Hill in 2021 were women.

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The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNC Chapel Hill are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a master's in geology.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 1
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 0

Majors Similar to Geology

Related Major Annual Graduates
Chemical & Physical Oceanography 9

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