Geological & Earth Sciences at Georgia State University
If you are interested in studying Geological & Earth Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Georgia State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Georgia State University is located in Atlanta, GA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 64 geological & earth sciences degrees were awarded at Georgia State University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Georgia State University
Many students take online classes at Georgia State University. Among 34,944 students, 5,247 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 18,242 (52%) took at least some classes online.
Geological & Earth Sciences Rankings at Georgia State University
Use these rankings to compare Georgia State University’s Geological & Earth Sciences program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #4 of 4 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #4 of 4 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #24 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #35 of 37 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #85 of 161 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #156 of 162 |
Earnings for Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates from Georgia State University
Those who finish Georgia State University’s Geological & Earth Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,349 |
| 2 years | $31,133 |
| 3 years | $41,865 |
| 4 years | $50,857 |
| 5 years | $58,338 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Geological & Earth Sciences graduates from Georgia State University earn a median of $50,857, compared with $63,047 for all Georgia State University graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Geological & Earth Sciences graduates from Georgia State University stands at $26,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at Georgia State University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at Georgia State University are 50% women (32) and 50% men (32).
Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Program at Georgia State University
Among the 29 bachelor’s geological & earth sciences degrees awarded at Georgia State University, 41% were women (12) and 59% were men (17).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geological & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Georgia State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 17 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 38% of Geological & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Georgia State University, above the national average of 26%.*
Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Program at Georgia State University
Among the 25 master’s geological & earth sciences degrees awarded at Georgia State University, 56% were women (14) and 44% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geological & Earth Sciences master’s degree recipients at Georgia State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 12 |
Minority students account for 24% of Geological & Earth Sciences master’s degree recipients at Georgia State University, above 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 Georgia State University
The Geological & Earth Sciences program at Georgia State University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geology & Earth Sciences | 29 |
| Hydrology & Water Resources Science | 10 |
| Other Geological & Earth Sciences | 25 |
Top-Paying Careers for Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Geological & Earth Sciences program at Georgia State University work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-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.