Geological & Earth Sciences at University of Kentucky
What traits are you looking for in a school for Geological & Earth Sciences, take a look at what University of Kentucky. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Kentucky is located in Lexington, KY.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 9 geological & earth sciences degrees were granted at University of Kentucky.
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Studying Online at University of Kentucky
Online coursework is an option at University of Kentucky. Among 34,709 students, 5,063 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 13,126 (38%) took at least some classes online.
Geological & Earth Sciences Rankings at University of Kentucky
Use these rankings to compare University of Kentucky’s Geological & Earth Sciences program against peer institutions.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at University of Kentucky, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at University of Kentucky are 22% women (2) and 78% men (7).
Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Program at University of Kentucky
Among the 2 bachelor’s geological & earth sciences graduates at University of Kentucky, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geological & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Kentucky.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Minority students account for 50% of Geological & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Kentucky, above the national average of 26%.*
Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Program at University of Kentucky
Of the 5 master’s geological & earth sciences degrees awarded at University of Kentucky, 40% were women (2) and 60% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geological & Earth Sciences master’s degree recipients at University of Kentucky.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 20% of Geological & Earth Sciences master’s degree recipients at University of Kentucky, lower than the national average of 20%.*
Geological & Earth Sciences Doctoral Program at University of Kentucky
Of the 2 doctoral geological & earth sciences degrees awarded at University of Kentucky, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geological & Earth Sciences doctoral degree recipients at University of Kentucky.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 50% of Geological & Earth Sciences doctoral degree recipients at University of Kentucky, 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 Kentucky
The Geological & Earth Sciences program at University of Kentucky includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geology & Earth Sciences | 9 |
Best-Paid Careers for Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Geological & Earth Sciences program at University of Kentucky go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying 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
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