Geology & Earth Sciences at Appalachian State University
If you are interested in studying Geology & Earth Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Appalachian State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Appalachian State University is in Boone, NC.
During the most recent reporting year, 22 geology & earth sciences degrees were granted at Appalachian State University.
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Studying Online at Appalachian State University
Distance learning is available at Appalachian State University. Of 21,570 students, 2,551 (12%) studied exclusively online and 9,977 (46%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Geology & Earth Sciences graduates at Appalachian State University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Geology & Earth Sciences graduates at Appalachian State University are 32% women (7) and 68% men (15).
Geology & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Program at Appalachian State University
Of the 22 bachelor’s geology & earth sciences degrees awarded at Appalachian State University, 32% were women (7) and 68% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geology & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Appalachian State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 20 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
Minority students account for 9% of Geology & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Appalachian State University, below the national average of 26%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Geology & Earth Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Geology & Earth Sciences program at Appalachian State University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Geology & 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 |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $72,801 |
| 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
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