Geological & Earth Sciences at Northern Illinois University
If you are interested in studying geological & earth sciences, you may want to check out the program at Northern Illinois University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.NIU is located in Dekalb, Illinois and approximately 16,769 students attend the school each year.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Geological & Earth Sciences section at the bottom of this page.
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NIU Geological & Earth Sciences Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Geology
- Master’s Degree in Geology
Featured Northern Illinois University Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
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Learn to manage and conserve our natural resources with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
NIU Geological & Earth Sciences Rankings
There were 0 student who received their doctoral degrees in geology, making the school the #127 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Geology Student Demographics at NIU
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at Northern Illinois University.
NIU Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Program
Of the students who received a geology master's degree from NIU, 88% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a master's in geology.
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
White | 7 |
International Students | 0 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Concentrations Within Geological & Earth Sciences
If you plan to be a geology major, you may want to focus your studies on one of the following concentrations. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Northern Illinois University. A concentration may not be available for your level.
Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
---|---|
Geology & Earth Sciences | 5 |
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Careers That Geology Grads May Go Into
A degree in geology can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for IL, the home state for Northern Illinois University.
Occupation | Jobs in IL | Average Salary in IL |
---|---|---|
Natural Sciences Managers | 1,950 | $118,480 |
Chemistry Professors | 1,030 | $87,070 |
Geoscientists | 350 | $69,480 |
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors | 320 | $80,660 |
Hydrologists | 70 | $82,150 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Andy McMurray under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.