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Geological & Earth Sciences at Syracuse University

Geological & Earth Sciences at Syracuse University

If you are interested in studying Geological & Earth Sciences, consider the program at Syracuse University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Syracuse University is in Syracuse, NY.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 21 geological & earth sciences graduations were recorded at Syracuse University.

Studying Online at Syracuse University

Online coursework is an option at Syracuse University. Of 22,589 students, 2,298 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,396 (11%) took at least some classes online.

Geological & Earth Sciences Rankings at Syracuse University

Rankings can help you compare Syracuse University’s Geological & Earth Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New York #1 of 10
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #3 of 26
Best Value New York #9 of 9
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #21 of 162
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #25 of 25
Best Value Nationwide #160 of 161

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New York #1 of 10
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #3 of 26
Best Value New York #9 of 9
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #21 of 162
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #25 of 25
Best Value Nationwide #160 of 161

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at Syracuse University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at Syracuse University are 48% women (10) and 52% men (11).

Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Program at Syracuse University

Of the 12 bachelor’s geological & earth sciences degrees awarded at Syracuse University, 50% were women (6) and 50% were men (6).

Syracuse University gender breakdown of Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 7
Hispanic / Latino 3
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Geological & Earth Sciences majors at Syracuse University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Geological & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Syracuse University, higher than the national average of 26%.*

Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Program at Syracuse University

Of the 6 master’s geological & earth sciences degrees awarded at Syracuse University, 50% were women (3) and 50% were men (3).

Syracuse University gender breakdown of Geological & Earth Sciences Master's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 4
Asian 1
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Geological & Earth Sciences majors at Syracuse University

Minority students account for 17% of Geological & Earth Sciences master’s degree recipients at Syracuse University, below the national average of 20%.*

Geological & Earth Sciences Doctoral Program at Syracuse University

Among the 3 doctoral geological & earth sciences graduates at Syracuse University, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).

Syracuse University gender breakdown of Geological & Earth Sciences Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geological & Earth Sciences doctoral degree recipients at Syracuse University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Geological & Earth Sciences majors at Syracuse University

*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 Syracuse University

This Geological & Earth Sciences program at Syracuse University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Geology & Earth Sciences 21

Top-Paying Careers for Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates

Those who complete Geological & Earth Sciences program at Syracuse University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Geological & Earth Sciences graduates, 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

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