---

Geological & Earth Sciences at University of Colorado Boulder

What traits are you looking for in a school for Geological & Earth Sciences, consider the program at University of Colorado Boulder. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Colorado Boulder is in Boulder, CO.

During the most recent reporting year, 44 geological & earth sciences graduations were recorded at University of Colorado Boulder.

Studying Online at University of Colorado Boulder

Many students take online classes at University of Colorado Boulder. Among 38,799 students, 797 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 14,197 (37%) took at least some classes online.

Geological & Earth Sciences Rankings at University of Colorado Boulder

Rankings can help you compare University of Colorado Boulder’s Geological & Earth Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Colorado	#3 of 5
Best Value	Colorado	#3 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#7 of 12
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#10 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#93 of 162
Best Value	Nationwide	#134 of 161

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Colorado	#3 of 5
Best Value	Colorado	#3 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#7 of 12
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#10 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#93 of 162
Best Value	Nationwide	#134 of 161

Earnings for Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates from University of Colorado Boulder

Those who finish University of Colorado Boulder’s Geological & Earth Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$38,605
2 years	$41,565
3 years	$53,352
4 years	$49,180
5 years	$61,825

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Geological & Earth Sciences graduates from University of Colorado Boulder earn a median of $49,180, compared with $71,162 for all University of Colorado Boulder graduates — about 31% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Geological & Earth Sciences graduates from University of Colorado Boulder comes in at $25,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at University of Colorado Boulder, by degree type.

Program-wide, Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at University of Colorado Boulder are 50% women (22) and 50% men (22).

Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Program at University of Colorado Boulder

Among the 25 bachelor’s geological & earth sciences degrees awarded at University of Colorado Boulder, 36% were women (9) and 64% were men (16).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	19
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	1
International (Nonresident)	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 16% of Geological & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder, below the national average of 26%.*

Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Program at University of Colorado Boulder

Of the 7 master’s geological & earth sciences graduates at University of Colorado Boulder, 71% were women (5) and 29% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Hispanic / Latino	1
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Geological & Earth Sciences master’s degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder, below the national average of 20%.*

Geological & Earth Sciences Doctoral Program at University of Colorado Boulder

Among the 12 doctoral geological & earth sciences degrees awarded at University of Colorado Boulder, 67% were women (8) and 33% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Hispanic / Latino	2
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	4

Minority students account for 25% of Geological & Earth Sciences doctoral degree recipients at University of Colorado Boulder, 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 Colorado Boulder

This Geological & Earth Sciences program at University of Colorado Boulder offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Geology & Earth Sciences	40
Geophysics & Seismology	4

Best-Paid Careers for Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates

Students who finish Geological & Earth Sciences program at University of Colorado Boulder go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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.