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Geological & Earth Sciences at Missouri State University-Springfield

Geological & Earth Sciences at Missouri State University-Springfield

If you are interested in studying Geological & Earth Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Missouri State University-Springfield. Get started with the following essential facts.

Missouri State University-Springfield is located in Springfield, MO.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 49 geological & earth sciences degrees were granted at Missouri State University-Springfield.

Online & Distance Learning at Missouri State University-Springfield

Online coursework is an option at Missouri State University-Springfield. Among 24,360 students, 3,698 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,151 (33%) took at least some classes online.

Geological & Earth Sciences Rankings at Missouri State University-Springfield

These rankings give you a sense of how Missouri State University-Springfield’s Geological & Earth Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Missouri #1 of 3
Best Schools (Quality) Missouri #3 of 3
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #7 of 11
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #11 of 11
Best Value Nationwide #97 of 161
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #146 of 162

Earnings for Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates from Missouri State University-Springfield

Graduates of Missouri State University-Springfield’s Geological & Earth Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Geological & Earth Sciences at Missouri State University-Springfield
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $31,737
2 years $42,728
3 years $39,837
4 years $50,576
5 years $55,371

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Geological & Earth Sciences graduates from Missouri State University-Springfield take home a median $50,576, compared with $55,416 for all Missouri State University-Springfield graduates — about 9% lower than the school-wide median.

Geological & Earth Sciences earnings compared with all majors at Missouri State University-Springfield

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Geological & Earth Sciences graduates from Missouri State University-Springfield comes in at $28,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield are 51% women (25) and 49% men (24).

Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Program at Missouri State University-Springfield

Among the 14 bachelor’s geological & earth sciences degrees awarded at Missouri State University-Springfield, 57% were women (8) and 43% were men (6).

Missouri State University-Springfield 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 Missouri State University-Springfield.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 14
Racial-ethnic diversity of Geological & Earth Sciences majors at Missouri State University-Springfield

Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Program at Missouri State University-Springfield

Among the 8 master’s geological & earth sciences graduates at Missouri State University-Springfield, 38% were women (3) and 62% were men (5).

Missouri State University-Springfield 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 Missouri State University-Springfield.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 5
Two or More Races 2
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Geological & Earth Sciences majors at Missouri State University-Springfield

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Geological & Earth Sciences master’s degree recipients at Missouri State University-Springfield, higher than 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 Missouri State University-Springfield

This Geological & Earth Sciences program at Missouri State University-Springfield offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Geology & Earth Sciences 25
Paleontology 5
Other Geological & Earth Sciences 19

Highest-Paying Careers for Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates

Those who complete Geological & Earth Sciences program at Missouri State University-Springfield work across a variety of fields. Below 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

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