Geological & Earth Sciences at Purdue University - Main Campus
Every geological & 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 Purdue University - Main Campus stacks up to those at other schools.Purdue is located in West Lafayette, Indiana and has a total student population of 46,655.
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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Purdue Geological & Earth Sciences Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Geology
- Master’s Degree in Geology
Featured Purdue University - Main Campus Programs
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Purdue Geological & Earth Sciences Rankings
There were 8 students who received their doctoral degrees in geology, making the school the #28 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Geology Student Demographics at Purdue
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at Purdue University - Main Campus.
Purdue Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Program
In the geology master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 67% of degree recipients. That is 43% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a master's in geology.
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 0 |
International Students | 1 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
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 Purdue University - Main Campus. A concentration may not be available for your level.
Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
---|---|
Geology & Earth Sciences | 19 |
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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 IN, the home state for Purdue University - Main Campus.
Occupation | Jobs in IN | Average Salary in IN |
---|---|---|
Natural Sciences Managers | 1,720 | $65,270 |
Geoscientists | 390 | $61,870 |
Chemistry Professors | 370 | $91,480 |
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors | 130 | $96,440 |
Hydrologists | 50 | $87,930 |
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
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More about our data sources and methodologies.