Geological & Earth Sciences at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
If you plan to study Geological & Earth Sciences, consider the program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is in Troy, NY.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 1 geological & earth sciences degrees were awarded at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
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Online Class Availability at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Distance learning is available at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Among 7,040 students, 171 (2%) studied exclusively online and 3 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Geological & Earth Sciences Rankings at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Rankings can help you compare Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s Geological & Earth Sciences program against peer institutions.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, by degree type.
Program-wide, Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute are 100% women (1) and 0% men (0).
Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Of the 1 bachelor’s geological & earth sciences degrees awarded at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geological & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
*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 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
The Geological & Earth Sciences program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geology & Earth Sciences | 1 |
Top-Paying Careers for Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Geological & Earth Sciences program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Geological & Earth Sciences majors, 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.