Geology & Earth Sciences at Fort Hays State University
If you plan to study Geology & Earth Sciences, take a look at what Fort Hays State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Fort Hays State University is located in Hays, KS.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 21 geology & earth sciences degrees were awarded at Fort Hays State University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Fort Hays State University
Online coursework is an option at Fort Hays State University. Of 12,878 students, 7,032 (55%) studied exclusively online and 2,074 (16%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Geology & Earth Sciences graduates at Fort Hays State University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Geology & Earth Sciences graduates at Fort Hays State University are 33% women (7) and 67% men (14).
Geology & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Program at Fort Hays State University
Among the 15 bachelor’s geology & earth sciences degrees awarded at Fort Hays State University, 20% were women (3) and 80% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geology & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Fort Hays State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 13% of Geology & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Fort Hays State University, lower than the national average of 26%.*
Geology & Earth Sciences Master’s Program at Fort Hays State University
Among the 6 master’s geology & earth sciences graduates at Fort Hays State University, 67% were women (4) and 33% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geology & Earth Sciences master’s degree recipients at Fort Hays State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 17% of Geology & Earth Sciences master’s degree recipients at Fort Hays State University, lower than the national average of 21%.*
*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 Fort Hays State University work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying 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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