Geological & Earth Sciences at Boston College
If you plan to study Geological & Earth Sciences, consider the program at Boston College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Boston College is in Chestnut Hill, MA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 6 geological & earth sciences graduations were recorded at Boston College.
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Online Class Availability at Boston College
Many students take online classes at Boston College. Among 15,432 students, 732 (5%) studied exclusively online and 2,039 (13%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at Boston College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at Boston College are 50% women (3) and 50% men (3).
Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Program at Boston College
Of the 1 bachelor’s geological & earth sciences degrees awarded at Boston College, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geological & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Boston College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Program at Boston College
Among the 5 master’s geological & earth sciences degrees awarded at Boston College, 40% were women (2) and 60% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geological & Earth Sciences master’s degree recipients at Boston College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Asian | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Geological & Earth Sciences master’s degree recipients at Boston College, below the national average of 20%.*
*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 Boston College
This Geological & Earth Sciences program at Boston College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geology & Earth Sciences | 5 |
| Geophysics & Seismology | 1 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Geological & Earth Sciences program at Boston College pursue many career paths. 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 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.