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Geological & Earth Sciences at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

If you plan to study Geological & Earth Sciences, you may want to check out the program at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville sits in Knoxville, TN.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 23 geological & earth sciences degrees were awarded at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville.

Studying Online at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Distance learning is available at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville. Of 38,728 students, 3,176 (8%) studied exclusively online and 12,105 (31%) took at least some classes online.

Geological & Earth Sciences Rankings at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

These rankings give you a sense of how The University of Tennessee-Knoxville’s Geological & Earth Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Tennessee	#4 of 5
Best Value	Tennessee	#4 of 5
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#28 of 37
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#34 of 37
Best Value	Nationwide	#103 of 161
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#153 of 162

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Tennessee	#4 of 5
Best Value	Tennessee	#4 of 5
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#28 of 37
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#34 of 37
Best Value	Nationwide	#103 of 161
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#153 of 162

Earnings for Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Students who complete The University of Tennessee-Knoxville’s Geological & Earth Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$33,786
2 years	$30,409
3 years	$33,866
4 years	$37,906
5 years	$47,395

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Geological & Earth Sciences graduates from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville report median earnings of $37,906, compared with $64,105 for all The University of Tennessee-Knoxville graduates — about 41% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Geological & Earth Sciences graduates from The University of Tennessee-Knoxville stands at $26,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville are 52% women (12) and 48% men (11).

Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Program at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Of the 16 bachelor’s geological & earth sciences degrees awarded at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, 56% were women (9) and 44% were men (7).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	15
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 6% of Geological & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, below the national average of 26%.*

Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Program at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Among the 4 master’s geological & earth sciences graduates at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, 25% were women (1) and 75% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Hispanic / Latino	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Geological & Earth Sciences master’s degree recipients at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, higher than the national average of 20%.*

Geological & Earth Sciences Doctoral Program at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Among the 3 doctoral geological & earth sciences degrees awarded at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3

*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 Tennessee-Knoxville

This Geological & Earth Sciences program at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Geology & Earth Sciences	23

Best-Paid Careers for Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates

Students who finish Geological & Earth Sciences program at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-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.