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Geological & Earth Sciences at Fort Hays State University

If you are interested in studying Geological & Earth Sciences, take a look at what Fort Hays State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Fort Hays State University sits in Hays, KS.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 21 geological & earth sciences degrees were granted at Fort Hays State University.

Studying Online at Fort Hays State University

Many students take online classes at Fort Hays State University. Among 12,878 students, 7,032 (55%) studied exclusively online and 2,074 (16%) took at least some classes online.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Geological & Earth Sciences graduates from Fort Hays State University stands at $23,875.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at Fort Hays State University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at Fort Hays State University are 33% women (7) and 67% men (14).

Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Program at Fort Hays State University

Among the 15 bachelor’s geological & earth sciences graduates at Fort Hays State University, 20% were women (3) and 80% were men (12).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	12
Hispanic / Latino	2
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 13% of Geological & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Fort Hays State University, lower than the national average of 26%.*

Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Program at Fort Hays State University

Among the 6 master’s geological & earth sciences graduates at Fort Hays State University, 67% were women (4) and 33% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Hispanic / Latino	1
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 17% of Geological & Earth Sciences master’s degree recipients at Fort Hays State University, 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 Fort Hays State University

The Geological & Earth Sciences program at Fort Hays State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Geology & Earth Sciences	21

Top-Paying Careers for Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates

Those who complete Geological & Earth Sciences program at Fort Hays State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Geological & Earth Sciences majors, 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.