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Geological & Earth Sciences at Rutgers University-Newark

What traits are you looking for in a school for Geological & Earth Sciences, take a look at what Rutgers University-Newark. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Rutgers University-Newark is in Newark, NJ.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 10 geological & earth sciences degrees were awarded at Rutgers University-Newark.

Online & Distance Learning at Rutgers University-Newark

Many students take online classes at Rutgers University-Newark. Of 11,315 students, 1,183 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,905 (26%) took at least some classes online.

Geological & Earth Sciences Rankings at Rutgers University-Newark

These rankings give you a sense of how Rutgers University-Newark’s Geological & Earth Sciences program against peer institutions.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Geological & Earth Sciences graduates from Rutgers University-Newark stands at $24,830.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at Rutgers University-Newark, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at Rutgers University-Newark are 30% women (3) and 70% men (7).

Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Program at Rutgers University-Newark

Of the 3 bachelor’s geological & earth sciences degrees awarded at Rutgers University-Newark, 100% were women (3) and 0% were men (0).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geological & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-Newark.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Black / African American	1
Asian	1

Minority students account for 67% of Geological & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-Newark, above the national average of 26%.*

Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Program at Rutgers University-Newark

Among the 7 master’s geological & earth sciences degrees awarded at Rutgers University-Newark, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (7).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geological & Earth Sciences master’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-Newark.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Hispanic / Latino	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 14% of Geological & Earth Sciences master’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-Newark, lower than 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 Rutgers University-Newark

This Geological & Earth Sciences program at Rutgers University-Newark offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Geology & Earth Sciences	10

Highest-Paying Careers for Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates

Those who complete Geological & Earth Sciences program at Rutgers University-Newark pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying 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.