by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how The University of Tennessee-Knoxville compares to other colleges that offer geological & earth sciences.
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The University of Tennessee-Knoxville ranks competitively among schools offering geological & earth sciences. More specifically it was ranked #128 out of 147 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee | 2 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Tennessee | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| Best Value Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee | 4 |
| Best Value Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Tennessee | 4 |
| College Major Best Value | 4 |
| Best Value Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 28 |
| Best Value Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 28 |
| College Major Best Value | 28 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 30 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 30 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 30 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville awarded 16 bachelor’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
Geological & Earth Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville report a median salary of $37,906 a year. This is lower than $64,105, the median for all majors at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville.
To complete a bachelor’s at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, geological & earth sciences students accumulate a median of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than $22,855, the typical median for all majors at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,332 | $30,704 |
| Fees | $2,252 | $2,552 |
Learn more about The University of Tennessee-Knoxville tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 44% of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville were White. Roughly 94% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville with a bachelor’s in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Among recent graduates, 75% of geological & earth sciences master’s degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences master’s degree graduates at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville are White. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville with a master’s in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 33% of geological & earth sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences doctoral degree graduates at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville were White. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville with a doctoral in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the geological & earth sciences majors at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville.
The geological & earth sciences program at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geology/Earth Science, General | 23 |
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville granted 23 completions in geology/earth science, general in the most recent reporting year — 52% to women and 48% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (87%).