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Geological & Earth Sciences at University of Oregon

Geological & Earth Sciences at University of Oregon

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

University of Oregon sits in Eugene, OR.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 32 geological & earth sciences degrees were granted at University of Oregon.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Oregon

Online coursework is an option at University of Oregon. Among 24,404 students, 648 (3%) studied exclusively online and 7,016 (29%) took at least some classes online.

Geological & Earth Sciences Rankings at University of Oregon

Rankings can help you compare University of Oregon’s Geological & Earth Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Oregon #2 of 3
Best Value Oregon #3 of 3
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #27 of 31
Best Value Far Western (Region) #30 of 31
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #123 of 162
Best Value Nationwide #139 of 161

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Oregon #2 of 3
Best Value Oregon #3 of 3
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #27 of 31
Best Value Far Western (Region) #30 of 31
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #123 of 162
Best Value Nationwide #139 of 161

Earnings for Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates from University of Oregon

Graduates of University of Oregon’s Geological & Earth Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Geological & Earth Sciences at University of Oregon
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $27,003
2 years $32,382

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Geological & Earth Sciences graduates from University of Oregon stands at $29,145.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at University of Oregon, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at University of Oregon are 44% women (14) and 56% men (18).

Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Program at University of Oregon

Of the 20 bachelor’s geological & earth sciences degrees awarded at University of Oregon, 35% were women (7) and 65% were men (13).

University of Oregon 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 Oregon.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 18
Two or More Races 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Geological & Earth Sciences majors at University of Oregon

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 10% of Geological & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Oregon, below the national average of 26%.*

Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Program at University of Oregon

Among the 2 master’s geological & earth sciences degrees awarded at University of Oregon, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).

University of Oregon 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 Oregon.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Geological & Earth Sciences majors at University of Oregon

Geological & Earth Sciences Doctoral Program at University of Oregon

Of the 10 doctoral geological & earth sciences degrees awarded at University of Oregon, 60% were women (6) and 40% were men (4).

University of Oregon 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 Oregon.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 6
Hispanic / Latino 2
Black / African American 1
Asian 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Geological & Earth Sciences majors at University of Oregon

Minority students account for 40% of Geological & Earth Sciences doctoral degree recipients at University of Oregon, 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 Oregon

This Geological & Earth Sciences program at University of Oregon offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Geology & Earth Sciences 32

Highest-Paying Careers for Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates

Graduates of the Geological & Earth Sciences program at University of Oregon work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid 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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