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Geological & Earth Sciences at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Geological & Earth Sciences at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

If you are interested in studying Geological & Earth Sciences, take a look at what University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Massachusetts-Amherst is located in Amherst, MA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 31 geological & earth sciences degrees were awarded at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.

Online Class Availability at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Distance learning is available at University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Of 31,726 students, 3,511 (11%) studied exclusively online and 2,793 (9%) took at least some classes online.

Geological & Earth Sciences Rankings at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Massachusetts #2 of 2
Best Value Massachusetts #2 of 2
Best Value New England (Region) #7 of 11
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #9 of 11
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #71 of 162
Best Value Nationwide #145 of 161

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Massachusetts #2 of 2
Best Value Massachusetts #2 of 2
Best Value New England (Region) #7 of 11
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #9 of 11
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #71 of 162
Best Value Nationwide #145 of 161

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst are 61% women (19) and 39% men (12).

Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Of the 15 bachelor’s geological & earth sciences degrees awarded at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 60% were women (9) and 40% were men (6).

University of Massachusetts-Amherst 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 Massachusetts-Amherst.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 9
Hispanic / Latino 1
Asian 2
International (Nonresident) 1
Unknown 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Geological & Earth Sciences majors at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Minority students account for 20% of Geological & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, lower than the national average of 26%.*

Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Of the 10 master’s geological & earth sciences degrees awarded at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 60% were women (6) and 40% were men (4).

University of Massachusetts-Amherst 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 Massachusetts-Amherst.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 3
Hispanic / Latino 1
Black / African American 2
Asian 1
International (Nonresident) 2
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Geological & Earth Sciences majors at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 40% of Geological & Earth Sciences master’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, above the national average of 20%.*

Geological & Earth Sciences Doctoral Program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Of the 6 doctoral geological & earth sciences degrees awarded at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 67% were women (4) and 33% were men (2).

University of Massachusetts-Amherst 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 Massachusetts-Amherst.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 5
Hispanic / Latino 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Geological & Earth Sciences majors at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Minority students account for 17% of Geological & Earth Sciences doctoral degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, below 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 Massachusetts-Amherst

The Geological & Earth Sciences program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Geology & Earth Sciences 31

Highest-Paying Careers for Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates

Those who complete Geological & Earth Sciences program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst work across a variety of fields. Below are 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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