Geological & Earth Sciences at Brown University
If you plan to study geological & earth sciences, take a look at what Brown University has to offer and decide if the program is a good match for you. Get started with the following essential facts.Brown is located in Providence, Rhode Island and approximately 9,948 students attend the school each year.
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.
Featured Brown University Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Gain the analytical, technical and science communications skills you need to begin your career with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
BS in Geosciences - Natural Resources Conservation
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Brown Geological & Earth Sciences Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Geology
- Master’s Degree in Geology
Featured Brown University Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Gain the analytical, technical and science communications skills you need to begin your career with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
BS in Geosciences - Natural Resources Conservation
Learn to manage and conserve our natural resources with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Brown Geological & Earth Sciences Rankings
There were 2 students who received their doctoral degrees in geology, making the school the #90 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Geology Student Demographics at Brown
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at Brown University.
Brown Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Program
In the geology master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 43% of degree recipients. That is 20% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Brown University with a master's in geology.
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 1 |
Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
White | 1 |
International Students | 2 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Concentrations Within Geological & Earth Sciences
Geological & Earth Sciences majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The completion numbers here include all graduates who receive any type of degree in this field from Brown University. Some of these focus areas may not be available for your degree level.
Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
---|---|
Geology & Earth Sciences | 13 |
Related Majors
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 RI, the home state for Brown University.
Occupation | Jobs in RI | Average Salary in RI |
---|---|---|
Chemistry Professors | 80 | $115,080 |
Natural Sciences Managers | 70 | $132,880 |
Geoscientists | 70 | $88,130 |
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 Ad Meskens under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.