Geology & Earth Sciences at Auburn University
If you are interested in studying Geology & Earth Sciences, consider the program at Auburn University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Auburn University is located in Auburn, AL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 22 geology & earth sciences graduations were recorded at Auburn University.
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Studying Online at Auburn University
Many students take online classes at Auburn University. Among 34,145 students, 3,255 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 10,871 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Geology & Earth Sciences graduates at Auburn University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Geology & Earth Sciences graduates at Auburn University are 45% women (10) and 55% men (12).
Geology & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Program at Auburn University
Of the 13 bachelor’s geology & earth sciences graduates at Auburn University, 46% were women (6) and 54% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geology & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Auburn University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 23% of Geology & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Auburn University, below the national average of 26%.*
Geology & Earth Sciences Master’s Program at Auburn University
Of the 9 master’s geology & earth sciences graduates at Auburn University, 44% were women (4) and 56% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geology & Earth Sciences master’s degree recipients at Auburn University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 11% of Geology & Earth Sciences master’s degree recipients at Auburn University, lower than the national average of 21%.*
*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
Students who finish Geology & Earth Sciences program at Auburn University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.