Geological & Earth Sciences at The University of Alabama
If you plan to study Geological & Earth Sciences, consider the program at The University of Alabama. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
The University of Alabama is located in Tuscaloosa, AL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 23 geological & earth sciences degrees were awarded at The University of Alabama.
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Online & Distance Learning at The University of Alabama
Distance learning is available at The University of Alabama. Among 40,846 students, 6,289 (15%) studied exclusively online and 11,899 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates from The University of Alabama
Students who complete The University of Alabama’s Geological & Earth Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $40,647 |
| 3 years | $47,528 |
| 4 years | $50,535 |
| 5 years | $60,104 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Geological & Earth Sciences graduates from The University of Alabama report median earnings of $50,535, compared with $64,459 for all The University of Alabama graduates — about 22% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at The University of Alabama, by degree type.
Program-wide, Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at The University of Alabama are 57% women (13) and 43% men (10).
Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Program at The University of Alabama
Of the 15 bachelor’s geological & earth sciences degrees awarded at The University of Alabama, 60% were women (9) and 40% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geological & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at The University of Alabama.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 13% of Geological & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at The University of Alabama, lower than the national average of 26%.*
Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Program at The University of Alabama
Of the 6 master’s geological & earth sciences degrees awarded at The University of Alabama, 50% were women (3) and 50% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geological & Earth Sciences master’s degree recipients at The University of Alabama.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Geological & Earth Sciences master’s degree recipients at The University of Alabama, below the national average of 20%.*
Geological & Earth Sciences Doctoral Program at The University of Alabama
Of the 2 doctoral geological & earth sciences graduates at The University of Alabama, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geological & Earth Sciences doctoral degree recipients at The University of Alabama.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 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 The University of Alabama
This Geological & Earth Sciences program at The University of Alabama breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geology & Earth Sciences | 23 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Geological & Earth Sciences program at The University of Alabama 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.