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Geology & Earth Sciences at Appalachian State University

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.

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).

Appalachian State University gender breakdown of Geology & Earth Sciences Bachelor's degree recipients

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
Racial-ethnic diversity of Geology & Earth Sciences majors at Appalachian State University

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

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