2023 Most Popular Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in Alabama
Finding the Best Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 38 degrees and certificates were awarded to geological and earth sciences students who went to a Alabama college or university. This makes it the #144 most popular major in the state.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
The Most Popular Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in Alabama ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 3 schools in Alabama to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Geological & Earth Sciences program at each school on the list.
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2023 Most Popular Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for geology majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.
Most Popular Alabama Schools for a Bachelor's in Geological & Earth Sciences
Our analysis found The University of Alabama to be the most popular school for geological and earth sciences students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Alabama. UA is a very large public school located in the city of Tuscaloosa.
About 31% of the students majoring in geology at the school are women while 69% are male.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at University of South Alabama helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular geological and earth sciences schools in Alabama. Located in the medium-sized city of Mobile, USA is a public college with a large student population.
Of the 7 students majoring in geology at USA, 86% are male and 14% are female.
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Out of the 3 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, Auburn University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Auburn, Auburn is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 50% of the geology majors at the school.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 92 |
| Virginia | 144 |
| North Carolina | 263 |
| Florida | 221 |
| Tennessee | 189 |
| Kentucky | 44 |
| South Carolina | 64 |
| Louisiana | 141 |
| Arkansas | 45 |
| Mississippi | 217 |
| West Virginia | 61 |
Majors Related to Geology
Geological & Earth Sciences is one of 8 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 21,239 |
| Physics | 13,674 |
| General Physical Sciences | 3,823 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 1,375 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 1,140 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 3 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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