by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Georgia State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geology.
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The bachelor's program at Georgia State was ranked #117 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #3 in Georgia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Georgia State University handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is an increase of 21% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 23 students received their master’s degree in geology from Georgia State. This makes it the #10 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of geology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Georgia State is $39,375. This is less than $39,685, which is the national median of all geology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Georgia State paid an average of $933 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $298 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,158 | $22,389 |
| Fees | $1,320 | $1,320 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,328 | $16,328 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,662 | $4,662 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 39% of geology bachelor's degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia State University with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Georgia State 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 Georgia State Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's geology program at Georgia State make a median salary of $53,298. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $69,249.
Of the 21 students who graduated with a Master’s in geology from Georgia State in 2022, 76% were men and 24% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia State University with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at Georgia State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 117 |
| Physics | 42 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.