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Geological & Earth Sciences at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga

If you are interested in studying Geological & Earth Sciences, consider the program at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga sits in Chattanooga, TN.

During the most recent reporting year, 5 geological & earth sciences graduations were recorded at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga.

Online Class Availability at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga

Distance learning is available at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga. Of 11,775 students, 1,264 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,877 (58%) took at least some classes online.

Geological & Earth Sciences Rankings at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga

Rankings can help you compare The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga’s Geological & Earth Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga are 20% women (1) and 80% men (4).

Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Program at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga

Of the 5 bachelor’s geological & earth sciences graduates at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga, 20% were women (1) and 80% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 20% of Geological & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga, 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.

More Specific Geological & Earth Sciences Concentrations at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga

The Geological & Earth Sciences program at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Geology & Earth Sciences	5

Highest-Paying Careers for Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates

Graduates of the Geological & Earth Sciences program at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga pursue many career paths. Here are the top-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.