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Geological & Earth Sciences at University of Chicago

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

University of Chicago sits in Chicago, IL.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 17 geological & earth sciences degrees were granted at University of Chicago.

Studying Online at University of Chicago

Online coursework is an option at University of Chicago. Of 18,566 students, 102 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 0 (0%) took at least some classes online.

Geological & Earth Sciences Rankings at University of Chicago

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

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at University of Chicago, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at University of Chicago are 41% women (7) and 59% men (10).

Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Program at University of Chicago

Of the 8 bachelor’s geological & earth sciences graduates at University of Chicago, 25% were women (2) and 75% were men (6).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Hispanic / Latino	2
Asian	2
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 62% of Geological & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Chicago, higher than the national average of 26%.*

Geological & Earth Sciences Doctoral Program at University of Chicago

Among the 9 doctoral geological & earth sciences degrees awarded at University of Chicago, 56% were women (5) and 44% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	3

Minority students account for 22% of Geological & Earth Sciences doctoral degree recipients at University of Chicago, above the national average of 18%.*

*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 University of Chicago

The Geological & Earth Sciences program at University of Chicago includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Geophysics & Seismology	17

Best-Paid Careers for Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates

Students who finish Geological & Earth Sciences program at University of Chicago go on to a range of careers. Below are 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.