Geology & Earth Sciences at Boston University
If you are interested in studying Geology & Earth Sciences, consider the program at Boston University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Boston University is located in Boston, MA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 17 geology & earth sciences degrees were granted at Boston University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Boston University
Online coursework is an option at Boston University. Among 37,737 students, 5,423 (14%) studied exclusively online and 1,354 (4%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Geology & Earth Sciences graduates at Boston University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Geology & Earth Sciences graduates at Boston University are 71% women (12) and 29% men (5).
Geology & Earth Sciences Master’s Program at Boston University
Among the 8 master’s geology & earth sciences graduates at Boston University, 75% were women (6) and 25% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geology & Earth Sciences master’s degree recipients at Boston University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Geology & Earth Sciences master’s degree recipients at Boston University, higher than the national average of 21%.*
Geology & Earth Sciences Doctoral Program at Boston University
Among the 9 doctoral geology & earth sciences degrees awarded at Boston University, 67% were women (6) and 33% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geology & Earth Sciences doctoral degree recipients at Boston University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 11% of Geology & Earth Sciences doctoral degree recipients at Boston University, lower than the national average of 18%.*
*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
Graduates of the Geology & Earth Sciences program at Boston University work across a variety of fields. 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
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