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Geological & Earth Sciences at Grand Valley State University

If you are interested in studying Geological & Earth Sciences, consider the program at Grand Valley State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Grand Valley State University is located in Allendale, MI.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 13 geological & earth sciences degrees were awarded at Grand Valley State University.

Online Class Availability at Grand Valley State University

Many students take online classes at Grand Valley State University. Among 22,011 students, 1,443 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,272 (42%) took at least some classes online.

Geological & Earth Sciences Rankings at Grand Valley State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Grand Valley State University’s Geological & Earth Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Michigan	#3 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Michigan	#5 of 5
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#13 of 20
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#18 of 20
Best Value	Nationwide	#91 of 161
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#143 of 162

Earnings for Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates from Grand Valley State University

Graduates of Grand Valley State University’s Geological & Earth Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$36,459
2 years	$37,568

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Geological & Earth Sciences graduates from Grand Valley State University stands at $28,750.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at Grand Valley State University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at Grand Valley State University are 31% women (4) and 69% men (9).

Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Program at Grand Valley State University

Among the 13 bachelor’s geological & earth sciences degrees awarded at Grand Valley State University, 31% were women (4) and 69% were men (9).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geological & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Grand Valley State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	10
Hispanic / Latino	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 23% of Geological & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Grand Valley State University, 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.

More Specific Geological & Earth Sciences Concentrations at Grand Valley State University

The Geological & Earth Sciences program at Grand Valley State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Geology & Earth Sciences	11
Geochemistry	2

Best-Paid Careers for Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates

Graduates of the Geological & Earth Sciences program at Grand Valley State University work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Geological & 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
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.