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Geological & Earth Sciences at University of Iowa

Geological & Earth Sciences at University of Iowa

If you are interested in studying Geological & Earth Sciences, you may want to check out the program at University of Iowa. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Iowa sits in Iowa City, IA.

During the most recent reporting year, 23 geological & earth sciences graduations were recorded at University of Iowa.

Online Class Availability at University of Iowa

Online coursework is an option at University of Iowa. Of 30,779 students, 3,028 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 13,742 (45%) took at least some classes online.

Geological & Earth Sciences Rankings at University of Iowa

Rankings can help you compare University of Iowa’s Geological & Earth Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Iowa #1 of 1
Best Value Iowa #1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #8 of 11
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #11 of 11
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #101 of 162
Best Value Nationwide #132 of 161

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Iowa #1 of 1
Best Value Iowa #1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #8 of 11
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #11 of 11
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #101 of 162
Best Value Nationwide #132 of 161

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at University of Iowa, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at University of Iowa are 39% women (9) and 61% men (14).

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

Of the 13 bachelor’s geological & earth sciences graduates at University of Iowa, 54% were women (7) and 46% were men (6).

University of Iowa 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 Iowa.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 12
Hispanic / Latino 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Geological & Earth Sciences majors at University of Iowa

Minority students account for 8% of Geological & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Iowa, below the national average of 26%.*

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

Among the 8 master’s geological & earth sciences degrees awarded at University of Iowa, 25% were women (2) and 75% were men (6).

University of Iowa 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 Iowa.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 5
Two or More Races 2
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Geological & Earth Sciences majors at University of Iowa

Minority students account for 25% of Geological & Earth Sciences master’s degree recipients at University of Iowa, higher than the national average of 20%.*

Geological & Earth Sciences Doctoral Program at University of Iowa

Among the 2 doctoral geological & earth sciences graduates at University of Iowa, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (2).

University of Iowa 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 Iowa.

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

*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 Iowa

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

Concentration Graduates
Geology & Earth Sciences 21
Other Geological & Earth Sciences 2

Highest-Paying Careers for Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates

Graduates of the Geological & Earth Sciences program at University of Iowa 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

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