Geology & Earth Sciences at Idaho State University
If you plan to study Geology & Earth Sciences, consider the program at Idaho State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Idaho State University sits in Pocatello, ID.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 13 geology & earth sciences graduations were recorded at Idaho State University.
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Studying Online at Idaho State University
Distance learning is available at Idaho State University. Among 13,061 students, 2,515 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,627 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Geology & Earth Sciences graduates at Idaho State University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Geology & Earth Sciences graduates at Idaho State University are 31% women (4) and 69% men (9).
Geology & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Program at Idaho State University
Among the 7 bachelor’s geology & earth sciences degrees awarded at Idaho State University, 29% were women (2) and 71% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geology & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Idaho State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of Geology & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Idaho State University, higher than the national average of 26%.*
Geology & Earth Sciences Master’s Program at Idaho State University
Among the 6 master’s geology & earth sciences degrees awarded at Idaho State University, 33% were women (2) and 67% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geology & Earth Sciences master’s degree recipients at Idaho State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
*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
Students who finish Geology & Earth Sciences program at Idaho State University go on to a range of careers. Here are 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.