Geological & Earth Sciences at Palomar College
If you are interested in studying Geological & Earth Sciences, consider the program at Palomar College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Palomar College sits in San Marcos, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 1 geological & earth sciences degrees were granted at Palomar College.
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Studying Online at Palomar College
Many students take online classes at Palomar College. Of 19,550 students, 5,246 (27%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,667 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at Palomar College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at Palomar College are 100% women (1) and 0% men (0).
Geological & Earth Sciences Associate’s Program at Palomar College
Of the 1 associate’s geological & earth sciences graduates at Palomar College, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geological & Earth Sciences associate’s degree recipients at Palomar College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 100% of Geological & Earth Sciences associate’s degree recipients at Palomar College, higher than the national average of 44%.*
*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 Palomar College
The Geological & Earth Sciences program at Palomar College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geology & Earth Sciences | 1 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Geological & Earth Sciences program at Palomar College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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.