Geological & Earth Sciences at United States Coast Guard Academy
If you plan to study Geological & Earth Sciences, you may want to check out the program at United States Coast Guard Academy. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
United States Coast Guard Academy sits in New London, CT.
During the most recent reporting year, 33 geological & earth sciences degrees were granted at United States Coast Guard Academy.
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Online & Distance Learning at United States Coast Guard Academy
United States Coast Guard Academy delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at United States Coast Guard Academy, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Geological & Earth Sciences graduates at United States Coast Guard Academy are 70% women (23) and 30% men (10).
Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Program at United States Coast Guard Academy
Of the 33 bachelor’s geological & earth sciences graduates at United States Coast Guard Academy, 70% were women (23) and 30% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geological & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at United States Coast Guard Academy.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 19 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 42% of Geological & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at United States Coast Guard Academy, higher than 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 United States Coast Guard Academy
This Geological & Earth Sciences program at United States Coast Guard Academy offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemical & Physical Oceanography | 33 |
Top-Paying Careers for Geological & Earth Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Geological & Earth Sciences program at United States Coast Guard Academy pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.