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Geological & Earth Sciences at University of Wisconsin-Madison

If you are interested in studying Geological & Earth Sciences, take a look at what University of Wisconsin-Madison. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Wisconsin-Madison is located in Madison, WI.

During the most recent reporting year, 39 geological & earth sciences degrees were granted at University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Studying Online at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Online coursework is an option at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Of 51,044 students, 1,454 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 10,996 (22%) took at least some classes online.

Geological & Earth Sciences Rankings at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Rankings can help you compare University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Geological & Earth Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Wisconsin	#1 of 3
Best Value	Wisconsin	#2 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#3 of 20
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#8 of 20
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#23 of 162
Best Value	Nationwide	#71 of 161

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Wisconsin	#1 of 3
Best Value	Wisconsin	#2 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#3 of 20
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#8 of 20
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#23 of 162
Best Value	Nationwide	#71 of 161

Earnings for Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison

Graduates of University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Geological & Earth Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$39,352
2 years	$53,358
3 years	$61,399
4 years	$67,483
5 years	$71,564

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Geological & Earth Sciences graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison report median earnings of $67,483, compared with $74,335 for all University of Wisconsin-Madison graduates — about 9% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Geological & Earth Sciences graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison stands at $25,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison are 49% women (19) and 51% men (20).

Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Program at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Among the 21 bachelor’s geological & earth sciences graduates at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 48% were women (10) and 52% were men (11).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	19
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1

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

Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Program at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Of the 10 master’s geological & earth sciences degrees awarded at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 60% were women (6) and 40% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	9
Hispanic / Latino	1

Minority students account for 10% of Geological & Earth Sciences master’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison, below the national average of 20%.*

Geological & Earth Sciences Doctoral Program at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Among the 8 doctoral geological & earth sciences degrees awarded at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 38% were women (3) and 62% were men (5).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Hispanic / Latino	1
International (Nonresident)	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of Geological & Earth Sciences doctoral degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Madison, 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 Wisconsin-Madison

The Geological & Earth Sciences program at University of Wisconsin-Madison breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Geology & Earth Sciences	31
Chemical & Physical Oceanography	8

Top-Paying Careers for Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates

Graduates of the Geological & Earth Sciences program at University of Wisconsin-Madison work across a variety of fields. Here are 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

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.