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Geological & Earth Sciences at Tarleton State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Geological & Earth Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Tarleton State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Tarleton State University sits in Stephenville, TX.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 4 geological & earth sciences degrees were awarded at Tarleton State University.

Online Class Availability at Tarleton State University

Many students take online classes at Tarleton State University. Among 17,433 students, 6,403 (37%) studied exclusively online and 6,924 (40%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates from Tarleton State University

Graduates of Tarleton State University’s Geological & Earth Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
2 years	$42,682
3 years	$47,196
4 years	$47,582
5 years	$50,021

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Geological & Earth Sciences graduates from Tarleton State University report median earnings of $47,582, compared with $52,965 for all Tarleton State University graduates — about 10% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Across all degree levels, Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at Tarleton State University are 50% women (2) and 50% men (2).

Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Program at Tarleton State University

Of the 4 bachelor’s geological & earth sciences degrees awarded at Tarleton State University, 50% were women (2) and 50% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Hispanic / Latino	2
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 75% of Geological & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Tarleton State University, above the national average of 26%.*

*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 Tarleton State University

This Geological & Earth Sciences program at Tarleton State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Geology & Earth Sciences	4

Top-Paying Careers for Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates

Those who complete Geological & Earth Sciences program at Tarleton State University go on to a range of careers. Below 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.