Geology & Earth Sciences at College of Western Idaho
What traits are you looking for in a school for Geology & Earth Sciences, consider the program at College of Western Idaho. Get started with the following essential facts.
College of Western Idaho is in Nampa, ID.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 8 geology & earth sciences degrees were granted at College of Western Idaho.
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Online & Distance Learning at College of Western Idaho
Distance learning is available at College of Western Idaho. Of 11,015 students, 2,529 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,535 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Geology & Earth Sciences graduates at College of Western Idaho, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Geology & Earth Sciences graduates at College of Western Idaho are 75% women (6) and 25% men (2).
Geology & Earth Sciences Associate’s Program at College of Western Idaho
Among the 8 associate’s geology & earth sciences graduates at College of Western Idaho, 75% were women (6) and 25% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geology & Earth Sciences associate’s degree recipients at College of Western Idaho.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
Minority students account for 25% of Geology & Earth Sciences associate’s degree recipients at College of Western Idaho, lower than the national average of 45%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Geology & Earth Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Geology & Earth Sciences program at College of Western Idaho pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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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