Geology & Earth Sciences at Bowdoin College
If you are interested in studying Geology & Earth Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Bowdoin College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Bowdoin College sits in Brunswick, ME.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 20 geology & earth sciences degrees were awarded at Bowdoin College.
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Online Class Availability at Bowdoin College
Bowdoin College delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Geology & Earth Sciences graduates at Bowdoin College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Geology & Earth Sciences graduates at Bowdoin College are 65% women (13) and 35% men (7).
Geology & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Program at Bowdoin College
Among the 20 bachelor’s geology & 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 Geology & 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 Geology & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Bowdoin College, lower than 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
Students who finish Geology & Earth Sciences program at Bowdoin College go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-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.