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Geological & Earth Sciences at Middle Tennessee State University

Geological & Earth Sciences at Middle Tennessee State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Geological & Earth Sciences, consider the program at Middle Tennessee State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Middle Tennessee State University sits in Murfreesboro, TN.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 31 geological & earth sciences degrees were granted at Middle Tennessee State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Middle Tennessee State University

Distance learning is available at Middle Tennessee State University. Of 20,488 students, 3,076 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,644 (42%) took at least some classes online.

Geological & Earth Sciences Rankings at Middle Tennessee State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Middle Tennessee State University’s Geological & Earth Sciences program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Tennessee #1 of 5
Best Schools (Quality) Tennessee #5 of 5
Best Value Southeast (Region) #16 of 37
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #37 of 37
Best Value Nationwide #57 of 161
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #162 of 162

Earnings for Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates from Middle Tennessee State University

Those who finish Middle Tennessee State University’s Geological & Earth Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Geological & Earth Sciences at Middle Tennessee State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $33,095
2 years $44,971
4 years $42,543
5 years $56,280

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Geological & Earth Sciences graduates from Middle Tennessee State University earn a median of $42,543, compared with $51,986 for all Middle Tennessee State University graduates — about 18% lower than the school-wide median.

Geological & Earth Sciences earnings compared with all majors at Middle Tennessee State University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Geological & Earth Sciences graduates from Middle Tennessee State University stands at $31,256.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at Middle Tennessee State University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at Middle Tennessee State University are 29% women (9) and 71% men (22).

Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Program at Middle Tennessee State University

Among the 22 bachelor’s geological & earth sciences degrees awarded at Middle Tennessee State University, 41% were women (9) and 59% were men (13).

Middle Tennessee State University gender breakdown of Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 17
Hispanic / Latino 1
Asian 1
International (Nonresident) 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Geological & Earth Sciences majors at Middle Tennessee State University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 9% of Geological & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Middle Tennessee State University, below the national average of 26%.*

Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Program at Middle Tennessee State University

Of the 9 master’s geological & earth sciences graduates at Middle Tennessee State University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (9).

Middle Tennessee State University gender breakdown of Geological & Earth Sciences Master's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 9
Racial-ethnic diversity of Geological & Earth Sciences majors at Middle Tennessee State University

*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 Middle Tennessee State University

This Geological & Earth Sciences program at Middle Tennessee State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Geology & Earth Sciences 31

Best-Paid Careers for Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates

Those who complete Geological & Earth Sciences program at Middle Tennessee State University work across a variety of fields. 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

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