Geological & Earth Sciences at The University of Alabama
Every geological & earth sciences school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the geology program at The University of Alabama stacks up to those at other schools.UA is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and has a total student population of 37,840.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Geological & Earth Sciences section at the bottom of this page.
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UA Geological & Earth Sciences Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Geology
- Master’s Degree in Geology
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Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
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UA Geological & Earth Sciences Rankings
There were 1 student who received their doctoral degrees in geology, making the school the #111 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Geology Student Demographics at UA
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at The University of Alabama.
UA Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Program
Of the students who received a geology master's degree from UA, 64% were white. This is typical for this degree on the natiowide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a master's in geology.
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 7 |
International Students | 4 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Concentrations Within Geological & Earth Sciences
If you plan to be a geology major, you may want to focus your studies on one of the following concentrations. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at The University of Alabama. A concentration may not be available for your level.
Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
---|---|
Geology & Earth Sciences | 8 |
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Careers That Geology Grads May Go Into
A degree in geology can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for AL, the home state for The University of Alabama.
Occupation | Jobs in AL | Average Salary in AL |
---|---|---|
Chemistry Professors | 280 | $80,840 |
Geoscientists | 210 | $64,970 |
Natural Sciences Managers | 170 | $112,140 |
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors | 90 | $86,800 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Deutschlandreform under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.