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2027 Best Value Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in North Carolina

5 Colleges in the United States
$22,220 Avg Student Debt
$61,010 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Geological & Earth Sciences Badge [Geological & Earth Sciences](/majors/physical-sciences/geological-and-earth-sciences/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 5 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for geological & earth sciences students.

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2027 Best Value Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in North Carolina

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the geological & earth sciences degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Geological & Earth Sciences Schools

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Our analysis ranked University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill the best value for a degree in geological & earth sciences in North Carolina. Set in the city of Chapel Hill, University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,994 in tuition and fees, compared with $41,203 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for geological & earth sciences graduates is $15,117. Soon after graduation, geological & earth sciences degree recipients from University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill generally make around $61,361. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill admits about 15% of applicants.

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University Of North Carolina At Charlotte is a great value for students pursuing a degree in geological & earth sciences, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Charlotte, University Of North Carolina At Charlotte is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $7,239, while out-of-state students pay about $22,492. Students borrow a median of $24,897 to complete the geological & earth sciences program here. Early-career geological & earth sciences graduates make about $37,717. Set against $24,897 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted.

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Appalachian State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in geological & earth sciences, landing the #3 spot this year. Appalachian State University is a very large public school located in the town of Boone. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,579, with out-of-state students paying around $25,212. Students borrow a median of $22,853 to complete the geological & earth sciences program here. Soon after graduation, geological & earth sciences degree recipients from Appalachian State University generally make around $35,021. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 90%.

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Students looking for strong value in geological & earth sciences will find it at North Carolina State University At Raleigh, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Raleigh, North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,799 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $32,847. Students borrow a median of $22,234 to complete the geological & earth sciences program here. Geological & Earth Sciences graduates of North Carolina State University At Raleigh earn a median of $38,871 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 42%.

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Students looking for strong value in geological & earth sciences will find it at University Of North Carolina At Wilmington, which ranked #5. Set in the city of Wilmington, University Of North Carolina At Wilmington is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,277, compared with $24,152 for out-of-state students. Geological & Earth Sciences graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, geological & earth sciences degree recipients from University Of North Carolina At Wilmington generally make around $38,459. That is a strong return on a $26,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 64%.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 5 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.

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