Geology & Earth Sciences at Carleton College
If you plan to study Geology & Earth Sciences, take a look at what Carleton College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Carleton College is located in Northfield, MN.
During the most recent reporting year, 9 geology & earth sciences degrees were awarded at Carleton College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Carleton College
Carleton College delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Geology & Earth Sciences graduates at Carleton College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Geology & Earth Sciences graduates at Carleton College are 44% women (4) and 56% men (5).
Geology & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Program at Carleton College
Among the 9 bachelor’s geology & earth sciences graduates at Carleton College, 44% were women (4) and 56% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geology & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Carleton College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Geology & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Carleton College, higher 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 Carleton College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Geology & Earth Sciences graduates, 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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