Geological & Earth Sciences at Indiana University-Bloomington
What traits are you looking for in a school for Geological & Earth Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Indiana University-Bloomington. Get started with the following essential facts.
Indiana University-Bloomington is in Bloomington, IN.
During the most recent reporting year, 20 geological & earth sciences degrees were awarded at Indiana University-Bloomington.
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Online & Distance Learning at Indiana University-Bloomington
Online coursework is an option at Indiana University-Bloomington. Among 48,424 students, 3,249 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 17,945 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Geological & Earth Sciences Rankings at Indiana University-Bloomington
These rankings give you a sense of how Indiana University-Bloomington’s Geological & Earth Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #2 of 20 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #4 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #8 of 162 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #52 of 161 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #2 of 20 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #4 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #8 of 162 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #52 of 161 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at Indiana University-Bloomington, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at Indiana University-Bloomington are 30% women (6) and 70% men (14).
Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Program at Indiana University-Bloomington
Of the 4 bachelor’s geological & earth sciences graduates at Indiana University-Bloomington, 25% were women (1) and 75% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geological & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Indiana University-Bloomington.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 25% of Geological & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Indiana University-Bloomington, lower than the national average of 26%.*
Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Program at Indiana University-Bloomington
Among the 10 master’s geological & earth sciences graduates at Indiana University-Bloomington, 20% were women (2) and 80% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geological & Earth Sciences master’s degree recipients at Indiana University-Bloomington.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Minority students account for 30% of Geological & Earth Sciences master’s degree recipients at Indiana University-Bloomington, higher than the national average of 20%.*
Geological & Earth Sciences Doctoral Program at Indiana University-Bloomington
Among the 6 doctoral geological & earth sciences degrees awarded at Indiana University-Bloomington, 50% were women (3) and 50% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geological & Earth Sciences doctoral degree recipients at Indiana University-Bloomington.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Geological & Earth Sciences doctoral degree recipients at Indiana University-Bloomington, 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 Indiana University-Bloomington
The Geological & Earth Sciences program at Indiana University-Bloomington breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geology & Earth Sciences | 20 |
Top-Paying Careers for Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Geological & Earth Sciences program at Indiana University-Bloomington go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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
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