Geology & Earth Sciences at Salt Lake Community College
If you plan to study Geology & Earth Sciences, consider the program at Salt Lake Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Salt Lake Community College sits in Salt Lake City, UT.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 7 geology & earth sciences graduations were recorded at Salt Lake Community College.
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Studying Online at Salt Lake Community College
Online coursework is an option at Salt Lake Community College. Among 27,437 students, 4,684 (17%) studied exclusively online and 6,180 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Geology & Earth Sciences graduates at Salt Lake Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Geology & Earth Sciences graduates at Salt Lake Community College are 57% women (4) and 43% men (3).
Geology & Earth Sciences Associate’s Program at Salt Lake Community College
Of the 7 associate’s geology & earth sciences degrees awarded at Salt Lake Community College, 57% were women (4) and 43% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geology & Earth Sciences associate’s degree recipients at Salt Lake Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of Geology & Earth Sciences associate’s degree recipients at Salt Lake Community College, lower than the national average of 45%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Geology & Earth Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Geology & Earth Sciences program at Salt Lake Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying 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.