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. Also, learn how UofSC ranks among other schools offering degrees in geology.
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The bachelor's program at UofSC was ranked #99 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #1 in South Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of South Carolina - Columbia handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 7 students received their master’s degree in geology from UofSC. This makes it the #73 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2021, making the school the #61 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 UofSC is $32,065. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $36,478 for all geology students.
Graduates of the master's geology program at UofSC make a median salary of $41,030. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $58,235.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UofSC, geology students borrow a median amount of $26,500 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,946 for all geology majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at University of South Carolina - Columbia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in geology from UofSC. About 71% were men and 29% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina - Columbia with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 students earned a master's degree in geology from UofSC. About 71% of these graduates were women and the other 29% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UofSC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina - Columbia with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 55 |
| Physics | 22 |
| Other Physical Science | 4 |
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