Geology & Earth Sciences at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
If you plan to study Geology & Earth Sciences, consider the program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is in Troy, NY.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 1 geology & earth sciences degrees were awarded at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
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Studying Online at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Distance learning is available at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Among 7,040 students, 171 (2%) studied exclusively online and 3 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Geology & Earth Sciences graduates at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Geology & Earth Sciences graduates at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute are 100% women (1) and 0% men (0).
Geology & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Among the 1 bachelor’s geology & earth sciences degrees awarded at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geology & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
*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
Graduates of the Geology & Earth Sciences program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute work across a variety of fields. Below 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.