Geological & Earth Sciences at University of South Carolina-Columbia
What traits are you looking for in a school for Geological & Earth Sciences, you may want to check out the program at University of South Carolina-Columbia. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of South Carolina-Columbia is in Columbia, SC.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 18 geological & earth sciences degrees were granted at University of South Carolina-Columbia.
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Studying Online at University of South Carolina-Columbia
Online coursework is an option at University of South Carolina-Columbia. Of 38,532 students, 3,519 (9%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 21,675 (56%) took at least some classes online.
Geological & Earth Sciences Rankings at University of South Carolina-Columbia
Use these rankings to compare University of South Carolina-Columbia’s Geological & Earth Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Earnings for Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates from University of South Carolina-Columbia
Graduates of University of South Carolina-Columbia’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 | $35,987 |
| 2 years | $35,060 |
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Geological & Earth Sciences graduates from University of South Carolina-Columbia stands at $26,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia are 50% women (9) and 50% men (9).
Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Program at University of South Carolina-Columbia
Among the 9 bachelor’s geological & earth sciences graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia, 44% were women (4) and 56% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geological & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of South Carolina-Columbia.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Program at University of South Carolina-Columbia
Among the 7 master’s geological & earth sciences graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia, 71% were women (5) and 29% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geological & Earth Sciences master’s degree recipients at University of South Carolina-Columbia.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Geological & Earth Sciences master’s degree recipients at University of South Carolina-Columbia, below the national average of 20%.*
Geological & Earth Sciences Doctoral Program at University of South Carolina-Columbia
Among the 2 doctoral geological & earth sciences graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geological & Earth Sciences doctoral degree recipients at University of South Carolina-Columbia.
| 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 South Carolina-Columbia
The Geological & Earth Sciences program at University of South Carolina-Columbia breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geology & Earth Sciences | 18 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Geological & Earth Sciences program at University of South Carolina-Columbia work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-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 |
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.