Geological & Earth Sciences at Bowdoin College
If you plan to study Geological & Earth Sciences, consider the program at Bowdoin College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Bowdoin College is located in Brunswick, ME.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 20 geological & earth sciences graduations were recorded at Bowdoin College.
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Studying Online at Bowdoin College
Bowdoin College primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at Bowdoin College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at Bowdoin College are 65% women (13) and 35% men (7).
Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Program at Bowdoin College
Among the 20 bachelor’s geological & earth sciences degrees awarded at Bowdoin College, 65% were women (13) and 35% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geological & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Bowdoin College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Geological & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Bowdoin College, 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.
More Specific Geological & Earth Sciences Concentrations at Bowdoin College
This Geological & Earth Sciences program at Bowdoin College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geology & Earth Sciences | 20 |
Top-Paying Careers for Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Geological & Earth Sciences program at Bowdoin College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Geological & 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 |
| Hydrologic Technicians | $92,011 |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $72,801 |
| Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,509 |
| 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.