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Geological & Earth Sciences at University of Nevada-Reno

Geological & Earth Sciences at University of Nevada-Reno

If you are interested in studying Geological & Earth Sciences, take a look at what University of Nevada-Reno. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Nevada-Reno is in Reno, NV.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 36 geological & earth sciences degrees were awarded at University of Nevada-Reno.

Online Class Availability at University of Nevada-Reno

Distance learning is available at University of Nevada-Reno. Among 23,024 students, 1,483 (6%) studied exclusively online and 6,208 (27%) took at least some classes online.

Geological & Earth Sciences Rankings at University of Nevada-Reno

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Nevada #1 of 2
Best Value Nevada #2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #19 of 31
Best Value Far Western (Region) #24 of 31
Best Value Nationwide #64 of 161
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #88 of 162

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Nevada #1 of 2
Best Value Nevada #2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #19 of 31
Best Value Far Western (Region) #24 of 31
Best Value Nationwide #64 of 161
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #88 of 162

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Geological & Earth Sciences graduates from University of Nevada-Reno comes in at $23,250.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at University of Nevada-Reno, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at University of Nevada-Reno are 39% women (14) and 61% men (22).

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

Among the 19 bachelor’s geological & earth sciences degrees awarded at University of Nevada-Reno, 26% were women (5) and 74% were men (14).

University of Nevada-Reno 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 Nevada-Reno.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 14
Hispanic / Latino 2
Asian 1
Unknown 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Geological & Earth Sciences majors at University of Nevada-Reno

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 16% of Geological & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Nevada-Reno, below the national average of 26%.*

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

Among the 11 master’s geological & earth sciences degrees awarded at University of Nevada-Reno, 55% were women (6) and 45% were men (5).

University of Nevada-Reno 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 Nevada-Reno.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 9
Hispanic / Latino 1
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Geological & Earth Sciences majors at University of Nevada-Reno

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

Geological & Earth Sciences Doctoral Program at University of Nevada-Reno

Of the 6 doctoral geological & earth sciences graduates at University of Nevada-Reno, 50% were women (3) and 50% were men (3).

University of Nevada-Reno 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 Nevada-Reno.

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

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Geological & Earth Sciences doctoral degree recipients at University of Nevada-Reno, 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 Nevada-Reno

The Geological & Earth Sciences program at University of Nevada-Reno offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Geology & Earth Sciences 23
Geophysics & Seismology 5
Hydrology & Water Resources Science 8

Best-Paid Careers for Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates

Graduates of the Geological & Earth Sciences program at University of Nevada-Reno pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Geological & Earth Sciences majors, 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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