Geological & Earth Sciences at Florida International University
If you plan to study geological & earth sciences, take a look at what Florida International University has to offer and decide if the program is a good match for you. Get started with the following essential facts.FIU is located in Miami, Florida and approximately 58,836 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.
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FIU Geological & Earth Sciences Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Geology
- Master’s Degree in Geology
Featured Florida International 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.
FIU Geological & Earth Sciences Rankings
There were 6 students who received their doctoral degrees in geology, making the school the #43 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Geology Student Demographics at FIU
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at Florida International University.
FIU Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Program
In the geology master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 100% of degree recipients. That is 77% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Florida International University with a master's in geology.
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
White | 0 |
International Students | 0 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Concentrations Within Geological & Earth Sciences
The following geology concentations are available at Florida International University. The completion numbers here include all graduates who receive any type of degree in this field from Florida International University. Some of these focus areas may not be available for your degree level.
Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
---|---|
Geology & Earth Sciences | 13 |
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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 FL, the home state for Florida International University.
Occupation | Jobs in FL | Average Salary in FL |
---|---|---|
Chemistry Professors | 800 | $98,270 |
Geoscientists | 740 | $80,970 |
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors | 370 | $96,580 |
Hydrologists | 230 | $81,170 |
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 Comayagua99 under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.