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Geological & Earth Sciences at University of Florida

Geological & Earth Sciences at University of Florida

If you are interested in studying Geological & Earth Sciences, consider the program at University of Florida. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Florida is located in Gainesville, FL.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 29 geological & earth sciences degrees were granted at University of Florida.

Online Class Availability at University of Florida

Online coursework is an option at University of Florida. Of 56,311 students, 8,372 (15%) studied exclusively online and 24,287 (43%) took at least some classes online.

Geological & Earth Sciences Rankings at University of Florida

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Southeast (Region) #1 of 37
Best Value Florida #2 of 7
Best Schools (Quality) Florida #4 of 7
Best Value Nationwide #4 of 161
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #17 of 37
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #94 of 162

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Southeast (Region) #1 of 37
Best Value Florida #2 of 7
Best Schools (Quality) Florida #4 of 7
Best Value Nationwide #4 of 161
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #17 of 37
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #94 of 162

Earnings for Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates from University of Florida

Students who complete University of Florida’s Geological & Earth Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Geological & Earth Sciences at University of Florida
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $38,395
2 years $34,259
3 years $38,873
4 years $50,033
5 years $53,189

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Geological & Earth Sciences graduates from University of Florida report median earnings of $50,033, compared with $73,816 for all University of Florida graduates — about 32% lower than the school-wide median.

Geological & Earth Sciences earnings compared with all majors at University of Florida

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Geological & Earth Sciences graduates from University of Florida is $24,757.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Program-wide, Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at University of Florida are 69% women (20) and 31% men (9).

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

Among the 19 bachelor’s geological & earth sciences graduates at University of Florida, 74% were women (14) and 26% were men (5).

University of Florida gender breakdown of Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 14
Hispanic / Latino 4
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Geological & Earth Sciences majors at University of Florida

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 21% of Geological & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Florida, below the national average of 26%.*

Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Program at University of Florida

Of the 4 master’s geological & earth sciences degrees awarded at University of Florida, 75% were women (3) and 25% were men (1).

University of Florida gender breakdown of Geological & Earth Sciences Master's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 3
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Geological & Earth Sciences majors at University of Florida

Geological & Earth Sciences Doctoral Program at University of Florida

Among the 4 doctoral geological & earth sciences degrees awarded at University of Florida, 75% were women (3) and 25% were men (1).

University of Florida gender breakdown of Geological & Earth Sciences Doctoral degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 4
Racial-ethnic diversity of Geological & Earth Sciences majors at University of Florida

*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 Florida

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

Concentration Graduates
Geology & Earth Sciences 29

Top-Paying Careers for Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates

Students who finish Geological & Earth Sciences program at University of Florida work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Geological & Earth Sciences graduates, 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

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