Geological & Earth Sciences at University of Rhode Island
What traits are you looking for in a geology school? To help you decide if University of Rhode Island is right for you, we've gathered the following information about the school's geology program.URI is located in Kingston, Rhode Island and approximately 17,649 students attend the school each year.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Geological & Earth Sciences section at the bottom of this page.
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URI Geological & Earth Sciences Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Geology
- Master’s Degree in Geology
Featured University of Rhode Island Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Gain the analytical, technical and science communications skills you need to begin your career with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
BS in Geosciences - Natural Resources Conservation
Learn to manage and conserve our natural resources with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
URI Geological & Earth Sciences Rankings
There were 9 students who received their doctoral degrees in geology, making the school the #20 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Geology Student Demographics at URI
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at University of Rhode Island.
URI Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Program
Of the students who received a geology master's degree from URI, 65% were white. This is typical for this degree on the natiowide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Rhode Island with a master's in geology.
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 1 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 13 |
International Students | 2 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 4 |
Concentrations Within Geological & Earth Sciences
If you plan to be a geology major, you may want to focus your studies on one of the following concentrations. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at University of Rhode Island. A concentration may not be available for your level.
Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
---|---|
Chemical & Physical Oceanography | 23 |
Hydrology & Water Resources Science | 6 |
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Careers That Geology Grads May Go Into
A degree in geology can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for RI, the home state for University of Rhode Island.
Occupation | Jobs in RI | Average Salary in RI |
---|---|---|
Chemistry Professors | 80 | $115,080 |
Natural Sciences Managers | 70 | $132,880 |
Geoscientists | 70 | $88,130 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Tnricci under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.