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Geology & Earth Sciences at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

What traits are you looking for in a school for Geology & Earth Sciences, you may want to check out the program at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is in Milwaukee, WI.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 22 geology & earth sciences degrees were awarded at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Online Class Availability at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Online coursework is an option at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Of 22,450 students, 3,134 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 11,401 (51%) took at least some classes online.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Geology & Earth Sciences graduates at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Geology & Earth Sciences graduates at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee are 36% women (8) and 64% men (14).

Geology & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Program at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Among the 18 bachelor’s geology & earth sciences graduates at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 33% were women (6) and 67% were men (12).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	15
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 17% of Geology & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, below the national average of 26%.*

Geology & Earth Sciences Master’s Program at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Of the 3 master’s geology & earth sciences degrees awarded at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Geology & Earth Sciences master’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, above the national average of 21%.*

Geology & Earth Sciences Doctoral Program at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Among the 1 doctoral geology & earth sciences graduates at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
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 Wisconsin-Milwaukee pursue many career paths. Below are 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.