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Geological & Earth Sciences at Boise State University

Geological & Earth Sciences at Boise State University

If you are interested in studying Geological & Earth Sciences, consider the program at Boise State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Boise State University sits in Boise, ID.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 37 geological & earth sciences graduations were recorded at Boise State University.

Studying Online at Boise State University

Distance learning is available at Boise State University. Among 27,198 students, 5,241 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,178 (34%) took at least some classes online.

Geological & Earth Sciences Rankings at Boise State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Boise State University’s Geological & Earth Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Idaho #2 of 2
Best Value Idaho #2 of 2
Best Value Rocky Mountains (Region) #7 of 12
Best Schools (Quality) Rocky Mountains (Region) #11 of 12
Best Value Nationwide #116 of 161
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #145 of 162

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Idaho #2 of 2
Best Value Idaho #2 of 2
Best Value Rocky Mountains (Region) #7 of 12
Best Schools (Quality) Rocky Mountains (Region) #11 of 12
Best Value Nationwide #116 of 161
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #145 of 162

Earnings for Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates from Boise State University

Students who complete Boise State University’s Geological & Earth Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Geological & Earth Sciences at Boise State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $34,068
2 years $38,289
3 years $40,632
4 years $47,824
5 years $58,595

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Geological & Earth Sciences graduates from Boise State University report median earnings of $47,824, compared with $56,673 for all Boise State University graduates — about 16% lower than the school-wide median.

Geological & Earth Sciences earnings compared with all majors at Boise State University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Geological & Earth Sciences graduates from Boise State University is $27,299.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at Boise State University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at Boise State University are 38% women (14) and 62% men (23).

Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Program at Boise State University

Of the 21 bachelor’s geological & earth sciences degrees awarded at Boise State University, 24% were women (5) and 76% were men (16).

Boise State University gender breakdown of Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geological & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Boise State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 17
Hispanic / Latino 2
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Geological & Earth Sciences majors at Boise State University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Geological & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Boise State University, below the national average of 26%.*

Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Program at Boise State University

Of the 13 master’s geological & earth sciences degrees awarded at Boise State University, 62% were women (8) and 38% were men (5).

Boise State University gender breakdown of Geological & Earth Sciences Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geological & Earth Sciences master’s degree recipients at Boise State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 11
International (Nonresident) 1
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Geological & Earth Sciences majors at Boise State University

Geological & Earth Sciences Doctoral Program at Boise State University

Of the 3 doctoral geological & earth sciences graduates at Boise State University, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).

Boise State University gender breakdown of Geological & Earth Sciences Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geological & Earth Sciences doctoral degree recipients at Boise State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
Hispanic / Latino 1
Asian 1
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Geological & Earth Sciences majors at Boise State University

Minority students account for 67% of Geological & Earth Sciences doctoral degree recipients at Boise State University, above the national average of 18%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Geological & Earth Sciences Concentrations at Boise State University

This Geological & Earth Sciences program at Boise State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Geology & Earth Sciences 27
Geophysics & Seismology 5
Hydrology & Water Resources Science 5

Top-Paying Careers for Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates

Those who complete Geological & Earth Sciences program at Boise State University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Geological & Earth Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians $119,992
Clinical Research Coordinators $110,931
Hydrologists $96,513
Hydrologic Technicians $92,011
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $72,801
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary $69,509
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $58,500

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