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Geological & Earth Sciences at Salem State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Geological & Earth Sciences, consider the program at Salem State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Salem State University is located in Salem, MA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 3 geological & earth sciences degrees were awarded at Salem State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Salem State University

Many students take online classes at Salem State University. Of 6,230 students, 836 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,702 (43%) took at least some classes online.

Geological & Earth Sciences Rankings at Salem State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Salem State University’s Geological & Earth Sciences program against peer institutions.

Earnings for Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates from Salem State University

Those who finish Salem State University’s Geological & Earth Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$36,789
2 years	$28,598

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at Salem State University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at Salem State University are 33% women (1) and 67% men (2).

Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Program at Salem State University

Among the 3 bachelor’s geological & earth sciences graduates at Salem State University, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Black / African American	1
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 67% of Geological & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Salem State University, above 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 Salem State University

This Geological & Earth Sciences program at Salem State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Geology & Earth Sciences	3

Best-Paid Careers for Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates

Those who complete Geological & Earth Sciences program at Salem State University go on to a range of careers. Below 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.