by our College Data Analytics TeamWe'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, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UNC Chapel Hill ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geology.
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The bachelor's program at UNC Chapel Hill was ranked #44 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #2 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is a decrease of 39% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in geology from UNC Chapel Hill. This makes it the #106 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 10 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2021, making the school the #17 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of geology students who receive their bachelor's degree at UNC Chapel Hill is $28,241. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $36,478 for all geology students.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Of the 14 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in geology from UNC Chapel Hill in 2021, 29% were men and 71% were women.
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.
| 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 |
Of the 5 students who graduated with a Master’s in geology from UNC Chapel Hill in 2021, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% 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 master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 226 |
| Physics | 57 |
| Materials Sciences | 2 |
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