Paleontology Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 5 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abachelor’s degree in Paleontology. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about20% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Education Levels of Paleontology Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 25 students earned theirPaleontology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Paleontology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 4 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 10 |
| Master’s Degree | 11 |
Earnings of Paleontology Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Paleontology of $54,219 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $42,682 |
| 4 years | $54,219 |
| 5 years | $61,701 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Paleontology students with their bachelor’s degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 60.0% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 6 |
| Women | 4 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Paleontology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8 | 80.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 | 10.0% |
| Race Unknown | 1 | 10.0% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Paleontology Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 5 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Paleontology. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Paleontology students seeking a bachelor's degree is Bowling Green State University-Main Campus. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their bachelor's degree in Paleontology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Missouri State University-Springfield is a popular choice for Paleontology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 5 bachelor's degrees in Paleontology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Paleontology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mesalands Community College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Paleontology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their bachelor's degree in Paleontology from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Paleontology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rowan University is a popular choice for Paleontology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 3 bachelor's degrees in Paleontology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is a popular choice for Paleontology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their bachelor's degree in Paleontology from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Paleontology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Paleontology that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Geology/Earth Science, General | 5,715 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other | 863 |
| Oceanography, Chemical and Physical | 569 |
| Hydrology and Water Resources Science | 220 |
| Geophysics and Seismology | 197 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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