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Geological & Earth Sciences at University of Illinois Chicago

What traits are you looking for in a school for Geological & Earth Sciences, you may want to check out the program at University of Illinois Chicago. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Illinois Chicago is in Chicago, IL.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 35 geological & earth sciences graduations were recorded at University of Illinois Chicago.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Illinois Chicago

Online coursework is an option at University of Illinois Chicago. Of 33,906 students, 4,153 (12%) studied exclusively online and 18,836 (56%) took at least some classes online.

Geological & Earth Sciences Rankings at University of Illinois Chicago

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#1 of 20
Best Value	Illinois	#1 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Illinois	#3 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#13 of 20
Best Value	Nationwide	#31 of 161
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#124 of 162

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#1 of 20
Best Value	Illinois	#1 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Illinois	#3 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#13 of 20
Best Value	Nationwide	#31 of 161
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#124 of 162

Earnings for Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates from University of Illinois Chicago

Graduates of University of Illinois Chicago’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	$36,736

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Geological & Earth Sciences graduates from University of Illinois Chicago stands at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at University of Illinois Chicago, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at University of Illinois Chicago are 57% women (20) and 43% men (15).

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

Among the 28 bachelor’s geological & earth sciences graduates at University of Illinois Chicago, 61% were women (17) and 39% were men (11).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	9
Hispanic / Latino	14
Black / African American	2
Two or More Races	3

Minority students account for 68% of Geological & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Chicago, above the national average of 26%.*

Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Program at University of Illinois Chicago

Among the 2 master’s geological & earth sciences graduates at University of Illinois Chicago, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2

Geological & Earth Sciences Doctoral Program at University of Illinois Chicago

Among the 5 doctoral geological & earth sciences degrees awarded at University of Illinois Chicago, 40% were women (2) and 60% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Asian	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 40% of Geological & Earth Sciences doctoral degree recipients at University of Illinois 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 Illinois Chicago

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

Concentration	Graduates
Geology & Earth Sciences	35

Top-Paying Careers for Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates

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