Geology & Earth Sciences at Boston College
If you are interested in studying Geology & Earth Sciences, consider the program at Boston College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Boston College is located in Chestnut Hill, MA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 5 geology & earth sciences degrees were granted at Boston College.
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Online Class Availability at Boston College
Online coursework is an option at Boston College. Among 15,432 students, 732 (5%) studied exclusively online and 2,039 (13%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Geology & Earth Sciences graduates at Boston College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Geology & Earth Sciences graduates at Boston College are 40% women (2) and 60% men (3).
Geology & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Program at Boston College
Of the 1 bachelor’s geology & earth sciences degrees awarded at Boston College, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geology & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Boston College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
Geology & Earth Sciences Master’s Program at Boston College
Among the 4 master’s geology & earth sciences graduates at Boston College, 25% were women (1) and 75% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geology & Earth Sciences master’s degree recipients at Boston College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
Minority students account for 25% of Geology & Earth Sciences master’s degree recipients at Boston College, above the national average of 21%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Geology & Earth Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Geology & Earth Sciences program at Boston College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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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