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Geological & Earth Sciences at University of Georgia

What traits are you looking for in a school for Geological & Earth Sciences, you may want to check out the program at University of Georgia. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Georgia sits in Athens, GA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 17 geological & earth sciences graduations were recorded at University of Georgia.

Online Class Availability at University of Georgia

Distance learning is available at University of Georgia. Of 43,146 students, 1,664 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,365 (19%) took at least some classes online.

Geological & Earth Sciences Rankings at University of Georgia

Use these rankings to compare University of Georgia’s Geological & Earth Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Georgia	#2 of 4
Best Value	Georgia	#3 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#13 of 37
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#14 of 37
Best Value	Nationwide	#44 of 161
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#73 of 162

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Georgia	#2 of 4
Best Value	Georgia	#3 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#13 of 37
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#14 of 37
Best Value	Nationwide	#44 of 161
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#73 of 162

Earnings for Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates from University of Georgia

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

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
2 years	$33,281
3 years	$43,845
4 years	$56,661
5 years	$67,486

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Geological & Earth Sciences graduates from University of Georgia earn a median of $56,661, compared with $65,444 for all University of Georgia graduates — about 13% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at University of Georgia, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at University of Georgia are 53% women (9) and 47% men (8).

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

Of the 12 bachelor’s geological & earth sciences degrees awarded at University of Georgia, 58% were women (7) and 42% were men (5).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	11
Asian	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 8% of Geological & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Georgia, below the national average of 26%.*

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

Among the 4 master’s geological & earth sciences degrees awarded at University of Georgia, 50% were women (2) and 50% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
International (Nonresident)	1

Geological & Earth Sciences Doctoral Program at University of Georgia

Of the 1 doctoral geological & earth sciences graduates at University of Georgia, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Black / African American	1

Minority students account for 100% of Geological & Earth Sciences doctoral degree recipients at University of Georgia, 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 Georgia

This Geological & Earth Sciences program at University of Georgia includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Geology & Earth Sciences	17

Highest-Paying Careers for Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates

Students who finish Geological & Earth Sciences program at University of Georgia pursue many career paths. 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

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.