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Geological & Earth Sciences at University of Nevada-Las Vegas

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

University of Nevada-Las Vegas is in Las Vegas, NV.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 50 geological & earth sciences graduations were recorded at University of Nevada-Las Vegas.

Online Class Availability at University of Nevada-Las Vegas

Distance learning is available at University of Nevada-Las Vegas. Of 32,911 students, 3,840 (12%) studied exclusively online and 16,321 (50%) took at least some classes online.

Geological & Earth Sciences Rankings at University of Nevada-Las Vegas

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Nevada-Las Vegas’s Geological & Earth Sciences program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Nevada	#1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Nevada	#2 of 2
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#5 of 31
Best Value	Nationwide	#17 of 161
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#29 of 31
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#135 of 162

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Nevada	#1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Nevada	#2 of 2
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#5 of 31
Best Value	Nationwide	#17 of 161
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#29 of 31
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#135 of 162

Earnings for Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates from University of Nevada-Las Vegas

Graduates of University of Nevada-Las Vegas’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	$39,765
2 years	$43,798
4 years	$46,104
5 years	$44,011

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Geological & Earth Sciences graduates from University of Nevada-Las Vegas report median earnings of $46,104, compared with $60,972 for all University of Nevada-Las Vegas graduates — about 24% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Geological & Earth Sciences graduates from University of Nevada-Las Vegas stands at $16,298.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at University of Nevada-Las Vegas, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at University of Nevada-Las Vegas are 60% women (30) and 40% men (20).

Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Program at University of Nevada-Las Vegas

Among the 40 bachelor’s geological & earth sciences graduates at University of Nevada-Las Vegas, 68% were women (27) and 32% were men (13).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	21
Hispanic / Latino	10
Black / African American	1
Asian	3
Two or More Races	5

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 48% of Geological & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Nevada-Las Vegas, above the national average of 26%.*

Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Program at University of Nevada-Las Vegas

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

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Hispanic / Latino	1
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 12% of Geological & Earth Sciences master’s degree recipients at University of Nevada-Las Vegas, lower than the national average of 20%.*

Geological & Earth Sciences Doctoral Program at University of Nevada-Las Vegas

Of the 2 doctoral geological & earth sciences graduates at University of Nevada-Las Vegas, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geological & Earth Sciences doctoral degree recipients at University of Nevada-Las Vegas.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2

*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 Nevada-Las Vegas

This Geological & Earth Sciences program at University of Nevada-Las Vegas breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Geology & Earth Sciences	40
Hydrology & Water Resources Science	3
Other Geological & Earth Sciences	7

Top-Paying Careers for Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates

Those who complete Geological & Earth Sciences program at University of Nevada-Las Vegas work across a variety of fields. Here are 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

More about our data sources and methodologies.