by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how Georgia State University stacks up against peers offering geological & earth sciences.
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Georgia State University is a solid choice among schools offering geological & earth sciences. More specifically it was ranked #156 out of 162 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Georgia.
During the most recent reporting year, Georgia State University handed out 29 bachelor’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
Geological & Earth Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Georgia State University report a median salary of $50,857 a year. This is below $63,047, the median for all majors at Georgia State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Georgia State University, geological & earth sciences graduates take on a median debt of $26,500 in student loans. This is higher than $26,252, the typical median for all majors at Georgia State University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,158 | $23,520 |
| Fees | $1,320 | $1,320 |
Read more about Georgia State University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 59% of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 41% went to women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Georgia State University were White. Approximately 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia State University with a bachelor’s in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent graduating class, 44% of geological & earth sciences master’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences master’s degree graduates at Georgia State University are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia State University with a master’s in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the geological & earth sciences majors at Georgia State University.
This geological & earth sciences program at Georgia State University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geology/Earth Science, General | 29 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other | 25 |
| Hydrology and Water Resources Science | 10 |
Georgia State University granted 29 completions in geology/earth science, general in the most recent reporting year — 41% to women and 59% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (59%).
Georgia State University conferred 25 completions in geological and earth sciences/geosciences, other in the most recent reporting year — 56% to women and 44% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (48%).
Georgia State University awarded 10 completions in hydrology and water resources science in the latest year of data — 60% to women and 40% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (70%).