by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how UNCW stacks up against peers offering geological & earth sciences.
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UNCW is a solid choice among schools offering geological & earth sciences. More specifically it was ranked #107 out of 147 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in North Carolina.
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of North Carolina Wilmington handed out 35 bachelor’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
Geological & Earth Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UNCW earn a median of $44,009 a year. This is lower than $61,282, the median for all majors at UNCW.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UNCW, geological & earth sciences graduates take on a median debt of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than $23,017, the typical median for all majors at UNCW.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,443 | $21,318 |
| Fees | $2,834 | $2,834 |
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Among recent graduates, 54% of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at UNCW were White. Roughly 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina Wilmington with a bachelor’s in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Among recent graduates, 38% of geological & earth sciences master’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences master’s degree graduates at UNCW 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 University of North Carolina Wilmington with a master’s in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the geological & earth sciences majors at University of North Carolina Wilmington.
This geological & earth sciences program at UNCW offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Oceanography, Chemical and Physical | 31 |
| Geology/Earth Science, General | 20 |
UNCW awarded 31 completions in oceanography, chemical and physical in the most recent reporting year — 55% to women and 45% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (81%).
UNCW granted 20 degrees in geology/earth science, general in the latest year of data — 45% to women and 55% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
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