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Geological & Earth Sciences at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

If you plan to study Geological & Earth Sciences, take a look at what University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

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

During the most recent reporting year, 22 geological & earth sciences graduations were recorded at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Online Class Availability at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Distance learning is available at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Of 22,450 students, 3,134 (14%) studied exclusively online and 11,401 (51%) took at least some classes online.

Geological & Earth Sciences Rankings at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Wisconsin	#1 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Wisconsin	#3 of 3
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#10 of 20
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#16 of 20
Best Value	Nationwide	#83 of 161
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#137 of 162

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Wisconsin	#1 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Wisconsin	#3 of 3
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#10 of 20
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#16 of 20
Best Value	Nationwide	#83 of 161
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#137 of 162

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

Those who finish University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’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	$29,662
2 years	$33,281
4 years	$48,919
5 years	$67,218

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-Milwaukee report median earnings of $48,919, compared with $56,986 for all University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee graduates — about 14% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Geological & Earth Sciences graduates from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee stands at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee are 36% women (8) and 64% men (14).

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

Among the 18 bachelor’s geological & earth sciences degrees awarded at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 33% were women (6) and 67% were men (12).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	15
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 17% of Geological & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, below the national average of 26%.*

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

Of the 3 master’s geological & earth sciences graduates at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Geological & Earth Sciences master’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, above the national average of 20%.*

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

Among the 1 doctoral geological & earth sciences degrees awarded at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
International (Nonresident)	1

*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-Milwaukee

The Geological & Earth Sciences program at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Geology & Earth Sciences	22

Highest-Paying Careers for Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates

Graduates of the Geological & Earth Sciences program at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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.