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Geological & Earth Sciences at Kean University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Geological & Earth Sciences, take a look at what Kean University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Kean University is located in Union, NJ.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 13 geological & earth sciences degrees were granted at Kean University.

Online & Distance Learning at Kean University

Many students take online classes at Kean University. Among 13,905 students, 1,667 (12%) studied exclusively online and 1,546 (11%) took at least some classes online.

Geological & Earth Sciences Rankings at Kean University

Rankings can help you compare Kean University’s Geological & Earth Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	New Jersey	#1 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	New Jersey	#3 of 3
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#3 of 25
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#26 of 26
Best Value	Nationwide	#35 of 161
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#151 of 162

Earnings for Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates from Kean University

Those who finish Kean University’s Geological & Earth Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$41,636
2 years	$52,107
3 years	$53,901
5 years	$56,295

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Geological & Earth Sciences graduates from Kean University comes in at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at Kean University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at Kean University are 77% women (10) and 23% men (3).

Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Program at Kean University

Of the 13 bachelor’s geological & earth sciences graduates at Kean University, 77% were women (10) and 23% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	3
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 69% of Geological & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Kean University, higher 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 Kean University

This Geological & Earth Sciences program at Kean University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Geology & Earth Sciences	13

Best-Paid Careers for Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates

Students who finish Geological & Earth Sciences program at Kean University go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Geological & 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
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.