by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how NC State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in geological & earth sciences.
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NC State University holds a strong position among schools offering geological & earth sciences. Specifically, it ranked #35 out of 147 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in North Carolina.
In the most recent year for which we have data, North Carolina State University at Raleigh handed out 33 bachelor’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
Geological & Earth Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at NC State University earn a median of $51,876 a year. This is lower than $71,784, the median for all majors at NC State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at NC State University, geological & earth sciences students borrow a median amount of $22,234 in student loans. This is below $22,316, the typical median for all majors at NC State University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,535 | $30,583 |
| Fees | $2,264 | $2,264 |
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Among recent graduates, 36% of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at NC State University were White. About 85% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University at Raleigh with a bachelor’s in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Here are the demographics of the geological & earth sciences majors at North Carolina State University at Raleigh.
This geological & earth sciences program at NC State University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Oceanography, Chemical and Physical | 18 |
| Geology/Earth Science, General | 15 |
NC State University conferred 18 degrees in oceanography, chemical and physical in the latest year of data — 72% to women and 28% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (83%).
NC State University awarded 15 degrees in geology/earth science, general recently — 53% to women and 47% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (87%).