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Geological & Earth Sciences at Idaho State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Geological & Earth Sciences, consider the program at Idaho State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Idaho State University sits in Pocatello, ID.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 13 geological & earth sciences degrees were granted at Idaho State University.

Online Class Availability at Idaho State University

Distance learning is available at Idaho State University. Among 13,061 students, 2,515 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,627 (35%) took at least some classes online.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Across all degree levels, Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at Idaho State University are 31% women (4) and 69% men (9).

Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Program at Idaho State University

Among the 7 bachelor’s geological & earth sciences graduates at Idaho State University, 29% were women (2) and 71% were men (5).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Hispanic / Latino	1
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 29% of Geological & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Idaho State University, above the national average of 26%.*

Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Program at Idaho State University

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

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6

*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 Idaho State University

The Geological & Earth Sciences program at Idaho State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Geology & Earth Sciences	13

Highest-Paying Careers for Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates

Those who complete Geological & Earth Sciences program at Idaho State University pursue many career paths. Here 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.