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Geology & Earth Sciences at University of California-Merced

If you plan to study Geology & Earth Sciences, take a look at what University of California-Merced. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of California-Merced sits in Merced, CA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 16 geology & earth sciences graduations were recorded at University of California-Merced.

Online & Distance Learning at University of California-Merced

Many students take online classes at University of California-Merced. Of 9,110 students, 2 (0%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 960 (11%) took at least some classes online.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Geology & Earth Sciences graduates at University of California-Merced, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Geology & Earth Sciences graduates at University of California-Merced are 50% women (8) and 50% men (8).

Geology & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Program at University of California-Merced

Of the 16 bachelor’s geology & earth sciences graduates at University of California-Merced, 50% were women (8) and 50% were men (8).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geology & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-Merced.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Hispanic / Latino	11
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
Two or More Races	2

Minority students account for 94% of Geology & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-Merced, 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.

Highest-Paying Careers for Geology & Earth Sciences Graduates

Those who complete Geology & Earth Sciences program at University of California-Merced pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-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

More about our data sources and methodologies.