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Geology & Earth Sciences at University of Rochester

What traits are you looking for in a school for Geology & Earth Sciences, take a look at what University of Rochester. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Rochester is in Rochester, NY.

During the most recent reporting year, 13 geology & earth sciences graduations were recorded at University of Rochester.

Studying Online at University of Rochester

Distance learning is available at University of Rochester. Of 11,946 students, 690 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,843 (15%) took at least some classes online.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Geology & Earth Sciences graduates at University of Rochester, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Geology & Earth Sciences graduates at University of Rochester are 31% women (4) and 69% men (9).

Geology & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Program at University of Rochester

Of the 2 bachelor’s geology & earth sciences degrees awarded at University of Rochester, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Hispanic / Latino	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 50% of Geology & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Rochester, higher than the national average of 26%.*

Geology & Earth Sciences Master’s Program at University of Rochester

Among the 8 master’s geology & earth sciences degrees awarded at University of Rochester, 12% were women (1) and 88% were men (7).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geology & Earth Sciences master’s degree recipients at University of Rochester.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of Geology & Earth Sciences master’s degree recipients at University of Rochester, below the national average of 21%.*

Geology & Earth Sciences Doctoral Program at University of Rochester

Among the 3 doctoral geology & earth sciences degrees awarded at University of Rochester, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geology & Earth Sciences doctoral degree recipients at University of Rochester.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
International (Nonresident)	1

*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 University of Rochester pursue many career paths. Below are 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

More about our data sources and methodologies.