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Geology in North Carolina

Geology Schools in North Carolina

198 students earned Geology degrees in North Carolina in the 2022-2023 year.

In this state, Geology is the 113th most popular major out of a total 454 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Geology Majors in North Carolina

Geology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 45
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, a geology major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of geology majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.5%
  • Black or African American: 5.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.1%
  • White: 78.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.0%
  • Other Races: 5.1%
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Jobs for Geology Grads in North Carolina

3,890 people in the state and 106,830 in the nation are employed in jobs related to geology.

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Wages for Geology Jobs in North Carolina

Geology grads earn an average of $71,830 in the state and $101,890 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in North Carolina that offer geology degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
17,915 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 74% of students get financical aid.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
30,146 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,018. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
8,078 Total Students

96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.59 years to complete their degree at North Carolina Central University. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,014.

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Duke University

Durham
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
16,172 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 94% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. 57% of students get financical aid.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
28,798 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 76%. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,703.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.09 years.

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Geology Careers in NC

Some of the careers geology majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 11% $81,840

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to geology.

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Chemical & Physical Oceanography 15
Hydrology & Water Resources Science 3

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