Geological Engineering at University of Nevada-Reno
What traits are you looking for in a school for Geological Engineering, take a look at what University of Nevada-Reno. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Nevada-Reno is located in Reno, NV.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 7 geological engineering degrees were awarded at University of Nevada-Reno.
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Studying Online at University of Nevada-Reno
Online coursework is an option at University of Nevada-Reno. Of 23,024 students, 1,483 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,208 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Geological Engineering graduates at University of Nevada-Reno, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Geological Engineering graduates at University of Nevada-Reno are 43% women (3) and 57% men (4).
Geological Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Nevada-Reno
Of the 6 bachelor’s geological engineering degrees awarded at University of Nevada-Reno, 50% were women (3) and 50% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geological Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Nevada-Reno.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Geological Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Nevada-Reno, lower than the national average of 21%.*
Geological Engineering Master’s Program at University of Nevada-Reno
Of the 1 master’s geological engineering degrees awarded at University of Nevada-Reno, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geological Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Nevada-Reno.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Geological Engineering Graduates
Students who finish Geological Engineering program at University of Nevada-Reno pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Geological Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $138,303 |
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Solar Energy Systems Engineers | $116,775 |
| Mechatronics Engineers | $115,569 |
| Microsystems Engineers | $104,558 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $101,277 |
| Wind Energy Engineers | $98,460 |
| Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers | $89,263 |
| Photonics Engineers | $84,667 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,889 |
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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