Geological & Earth Sciences at College of Charleston
What traits are you looking for in a school for Geological & Earth Sciences, take a look at what College of Charleston. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
College of Charleston is in Charleston, SC.
During the most recent reporting year, 26 geological & earth sciences degrees were awarded at College of Charleston.
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Online Class Availability at College of Charleston
Distance learning is available at College of Charleston. Of 11,926 students, 826 (7%) studied exclusively online and 5,057 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Geological & Earth Sciences Rankings at College of Charleston
These rankings give you a sense of how College of Charleston’s Geological & Earth Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | South Carolina | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #26 of 37 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #31 of 37 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #118 of 161 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #131 of 162 |
Earnings for Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates from College of Charleston
Those who finish College of Charleston’s Geological & Earth Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $29,551 |
| 2 years | $31,848 |
| 3 years | $44,802 |
| 4 years | $45,772 |
| 5 years | $59,731 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Geological & Earth Sciences graduates from College of Charleston report median earnings of $45,772, compared with $49,595 for all College of Charleston graduates — about 8% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Geological & Earth Sciences graduates from College of Charleston is $26,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at College of Charleston, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at College of Charleston are 54% women (14) and 46% men (12).
Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Program at College of Charleston
Of the 26 bachelor’s geological & earth sciences graduates at College of Charleston, 54% were women (14) and 46% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geological & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at College of Charleston.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 24 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 8% of Geological & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at College of Charleston, 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 College of Charleston
This Geological & Earth Sciences program at College of Charleston breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geology & Earth Sciences | 20 |
| Other Geological & Earth Sciences | 6 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Geological & Earth Sciences program at College of Charleston pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid 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.