Geology & Earth Sciences at Southern Utah University
If you plan to study Geology & Earth Sciences, take a look at what Southern Utah University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Southern Utah University is in Cedar City, UT.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 12 geology & earth sciences degrees were awarded at Southern Utah University.
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Studying Online at Southern Utah University
Online coursework is an option at Southern Utah University. Of 15,444 students, 5,319 (34%) studied exclusively online and 4,221 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Geology & Earth Sciences graduates at Southern Utah University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Geology & Earth Sciences graduates at Southern Utah University are 42% women (5) and 58% men (7).
Geology & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Program at Southern Utah University
Among the 12 bachelor’s geology & earth sciences graduates at Southern Utah University, 42% were women (5) and 58% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geology & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Southern Utah University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Minority students account for 8% of Geology & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Southern Utah University, below the national average of 26%.*
*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
Students who finish Geology & Earth Sciences program at Southern Utah University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Geology & 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 |
| 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
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