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Geological & Earth Sciences at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

If you are interested in studying Geological & Earth Sciences, consider the program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is located in Minneapolis, MN.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 55 geological & earth sciences degrees were granted at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Distance learning is available at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Among 56,666 students, 2,058 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 18,568 (33%) took at least some classes online.

Geological & Earth Sciences Rankings at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Minnesota	#1 of 1
Best Value	Minnesota	#1 of 1
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#3 of 11
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#4 of 11
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#25 of 162
Best Value	Nationwide	#75 of 161

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Minnesota	#1 of 1
Best Value	Minnesota	#1 of 1
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#3 of 11
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#4 of 11
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#25 of 162
Best Value	Nationwide	#75 of 161

Earnings for Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Students who complete University of Minnesota-Twin Cities’s Geological & Earth Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$37,564
2 years	$26,933
4 years	$46,124
5 years	$60,625

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Geological & Earth Sciences graduates from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities earn a median of $46,124, compared with $71,500 for all University of Minnesota-Twin Cities graduates — about 35% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Geological & Earth Sciences graduates from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities stands at $21,700.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Looking at the program as a whole, Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities are 51% women (28) and 49% men (27).

Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Of the 19 bachelor’s geological & earth sciences graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, 68% were women (13) and 32% were men (6).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	16
Two or More Races	2
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 11% of Geological & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, lower than the national average of 26%.*

Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Of the 22 master’s geological & earth sciences graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, 36% were women (8) and 64% were men (14).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	19
Hispanic / Latino	2
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 9% of Geological & Earth Sciences master’s degree recipients at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, below the national average of 20%.*

Geological & Earth Sciences Doctoral Program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Of the 14 doctoral geological & earth sciences graduates at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, 50% were women (7) and 50% were men (7).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	12
Black / African American	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 7% of Geological & Earth Sciences doctoral degree recipients at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, lower than 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 Minnesota-Twin Cities

The Geological & Earth Sciences program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Geology & Earth Sciences	37
Hydrology & Water Resources Science	18

Highest-Paying Careers for Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates

Those who complete Geological & Earth Sciences program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-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

More about our data sources and methodologies.