by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UNC Charlotte. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #6 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UNC Charlotte as a strong choice for geological & earth sciences, ranked #127 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 127 of 159 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in North Carolina | 6 of 7 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 26 of 37 |
Here is each degree level offered in geological & earth sciences at UNC Charlotte, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 60 |
| Master’s | 5 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of North Carolina at Charlotte conferred 60 bachelor’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
UNC Charlotte holds a strong position among schools offering geological & earth sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #6 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
Geological & Earth Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at UNC Charlotte go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $46,097 a year. This is below $63,622, the median for all majors at UNC Charlotte.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UNC Charlotte, geological & earth sciences students borrow a median amount of $24,897 in student loans. This is higher than $24,702, the typical median for all majors at UNC Charlotte.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,812 | $19,065 |
| Fees | $3,427 | $3,427 |
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Among recent graduates, 62% of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UNC Charlotte were White. Roughly 72% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a bachelor’s in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UNC Charlotte conferred 60 bachelor’s degrees in geology/earth science, general recently — 38% to women and 62% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (72%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UNC Charlotte. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 5 |
