Geological & Earth Sciences at North Carolina Central University
If you plan to study Geological & Earth Sciences, you may want to check out the program at North Carolina Central University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
North Carolina Central University sits in Durham, NC.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 7 geological & earth sciences degrees were awarded at North Carolina Central University.
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Online & Distance Learning at North Carolina Central University
Online coursework is an option at North Carolina Central University. Among 8,579 students, 2,041 (24%) studied exclusively online and 4,382 (51%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at North Carolina Central University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at North Carolina Central University are 43% women (3) and 57% men (4).
Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Program at North Carolina Central University
Of the 7 master’s geological & earth sciences graduates at North Carolina Central University, 43% were women (3) and 57% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geological & Earth Sciences master’s degree recipients at North Carolina Central University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
Minority students account for 43% of Geological & Earth Sciences master’s degree recipients at North Carolina Central 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 North Carolina Central University
The Geological & Earth Sciences program at North Carolina Central University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geology & Earth Sciences | 7 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Geological & Earth Sciences program at North Carolina Central University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-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
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