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 C of C ranks among other schools offering degrees in geology.
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The bachelor's program at C of C was ranked #99 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #3 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 93 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 99 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, College of Charleston handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is an increase of 23% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of geology students who receive their bachelor's degree at C of C is $49,786. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $39,685 for all geology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at C of C, geology students borrow a median amount of $49,477 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,692 for all geology majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at C of C paid an average of $1,517 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $522 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,518 | $36,398 |
| Fees | $460 | $460 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,454 | $1,454 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,032 | $14,032 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,632 | $4,632 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 16 geology majors earned their bachelor's degree from C of C. Of these graduates, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at C of C are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from College of Charleston with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
C of C does not offer an online option for its geology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the C of C Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at College of Charleston.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 33 |
| Physics | 17 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 9 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.