Geological & Earth Sciences at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
If you are interested in studying Geological & Earth Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus sits in Atlanta, GA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 34 geological & earth sciences degrees were granted at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus.
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Online Class Availability at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Distance learning is available at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus. Of 53,363 students, 25,257 (47%) studied exclusively online and 4,292 (8%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus are 71% women (24) and 29% men (10).
Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Program at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Among the 16 bachelor’s geological & earth sciences graduates at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus, 75% were women (12) and 25% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geological & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
Minority students account for 25% of Geological & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus, lower than the national average of 26%.*
Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Program at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Of the 10 master’s geological & earth sciences graduates at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus, 70% were women (7) and 30% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geological & Earth Sciences master’s degree recipients at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Geological & Earth Sciences master’s degree recipients at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus, above the national average of 20%.*
Geological & Earth Sciences Doctoral Program at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Among the 8 doctoral geological & earth sciences graduates at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus, 62% were women (5) and 38% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geological & Earth Sciences doctoral degree recipients at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 6 |
Minority students account for 12% of Geological & Earth Sciences doctoral degree recipients at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus, below the national average of 18%.*
*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 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
The Geological & Earth Sciences program at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Geological & Earth Sciences | 34 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Geological & Earth Sciences program at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus 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.