Geology & Earth Sciences at Wellesley College
If you are interested in studying Geology & Earth Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Wellesley College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Wellesley College is in Wellesley, MA.
During the most recent reporting year, 8 geology & earth sciences degrees were awarded at Wellesley College.
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Studying Online at Wellesley College
Wellesley College primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Geology & Earth Sciences graduates at Wellesley College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Geology & Earth Sciences graduates at Wellesley College are 100% women (8) and 0% men (0).
Geology & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Program at Wellesley College
Of the 8 bachelor’s geology & earth sciences degrees awarded at Wellesley College, 100% were women (8) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geology & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Wellesley College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Geology & Earth Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Wellesley College, lower 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
Graduates of the Geology & Earth Sciences program at Wellesley College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Geology & 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 |
| 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.