Geology & Earth Sciences at Kansas State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Geology & Earth Sciences, consider the program at Kansas State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Kansas State University is located in Manhattan, KS.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 20 geology & earth sciences degrees were granted at Kansas State University.
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Studying Online at Kansas State University
Many students take online classes at Kansas State University. Among 20,295 students, 3,365 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,916 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Geology & Earth Sciences graduates at Kansas State University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Geology & Earth Sciences graduates at Kansas State University are 20% women (4) and 80% men (16).
Geology & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Program at Kansas State University
Of the 6 bachelor’s geology & earth sciences degrees awarded at Kansas State University, 17% were women (1) and 83% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geology & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Kansas State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Minority students account for 17% of Geology & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Kansas State University, below the national average of 26%.*
Geology & Earth Sciences Master’s Program at Kansas State University
Of the 14 master’s geology & earth sciences graduates at Kansas State University, 21% were women (3) and 79% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geology & Earth Sciences master’s degree recipients at Kansas State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 10 |
*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
Graduates of the Geology & Earth Sciences program at Kansas State University work across a variety of fields. Below are 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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