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Geological & Earth Sciences at California State University-Chico

If you are interested in studying Geological & Earth Sciences, take a look at what California State University-Chico. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

California State University-Chico is in Chico, CA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 6 geological & earth sciences graduations were recorded at California State University-Chico.

Online & Distance Learning at California State University-Chico

Many students take online classes at California State University-Chico. Of 15,257 students, 2,599 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,894 (58%) took at least some classes online.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at California State University-Chico, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at California State University-Chico are 50% women (3) and 50% men (3).

Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Chico

Of the 5 bachelor’s geological & earth sciences degrees awarded at California State University-Chico, 60% were women (3) and 40% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Hispanic / Latino	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 60% of Geological & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Chico, higher than the national average of 26%.*

Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Program at California State University-Chico

Of the 1 master’s geological & earth sciences degrees awarded at California State University-Chico, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1

*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 California State University-Chico

This Geological & Earth Sciences program at California State University-Chico breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Geology & Earth Sciences	5
Other Geological & Earth Sciences	1

Highest-Paying Careers for Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates

Those who complete Geological & Earth Sciences program at California State University-Chico pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying 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.