Geological & Earth Sciences at Northwestern University
Every geological and earth sciences school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the geology program at Northwestern University stacks up to those at other schools.Northwestern is located in Evanston, Illinois and approximately 22,603 students attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 students received their master's degree in geology.
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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Northwestern Geological & Earth Sciences Degrees Available
- Master’s Degree in Geology
- Doctorate Degree in Geology
Northwestern Geological & Earth Sciences Rankings
There were 5 students who received their doctoral degrees in geology, making the school the #51 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Geology Student Demographics at Northwestern
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at Northwestern University.
Northwestern Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Program
In the geology master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of degree recipients. That is 5% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master's in geology.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| International Students | 2 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
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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 Northwestern 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 Madcoverboy at en.wikipedia under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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