by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UNCW. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #5 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UNCW among the top schools in the country for geological & earth sciences, ranked #118 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 118 of 159 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in North Carolina | 5 of 7 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 24 of 37 |
The table below lists every degree level available for geological & earth sciences at UNCW, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 35 |
| Master’s | 16 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of North Carolina Wilmington handed out 35 bachelor’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
UNCW ranks competitively among schools offering geological & earth sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #5 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
Geological & Earth Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UNCW earn a median of $44,009 a year. This is lower than $61,282, the median for all majors at UNCW.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UNCW, geological & earth sciences graduates take on a median debt of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than $23,017, the typical median for all majors at UNCW.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,443 | $21,318 |
| Fees | $2,834 | $2,834 |
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Among recent graduates, 54% of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UNCW were White. Roughly 83% 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 Wilmington with a bachelor’s in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UNCW conferred 21 bachelor’s degrees in oceanography, chemical and physical in the latest year of data — 48% to women and 52% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (71%).
UNCW conferred 14 bachelor’s degrees in geology/earth science, general in the latest year of data — 43% to women and 57% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UNCW. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 16 |
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