Geological Sciences
University of Rhode Island · Kingston, RI
University of Rhode Island offers Bachelor's, Doctoral's, Graduate Certificate's, Master's, and Post-bachelor's Certificate's programs in Geological Sciences. The Master program, with 20 completers, is the most popular. Graduates earn a median salary of $83,661 four years after completion, which is 25% above the national median for Geological Sciences programs. Graduates typically enter roles like Natural Sciences Managers, Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, and Geoscientists. The median salary for Natural Sciences Managers is $157,740.
Bachelor
Median Earnings (4yr)
$40,858
Completers
13
Doctoral
Median Earnings (4yr)
Not reported
Completers
7
Graduate Certificate
Median Earnings (4yr)
Not reported
Completers
4
Master
Median Earnings (4yr)
$83,661
Completers
20
Show 1 additional credential level with limited data
Post-bachelor's Certificate
Median Earnings (4yr)
Not reported
Completers
Not reported
Related Careers
| Job Title | Median Salary | Job Growth (10yr) | Total Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Sciences Managers | $157,740 | 4% | 96,520 |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $100,690 | Not reported | 11,770 |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | $92,580 | 3% | 24,620 |
| Hydrologists | $88,770 | 0% | 6,150 |
| Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | $85,810 | Not reported | 20,210 |
Show 2 more related occupations
| Job Title | Median Salary | Job Growth (10yr) | Total Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrologic Technicians | $55,890 | Not reported | 3,000 |
| Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians | $52,440 | Not reported | 8,860 |
Institution Overview
In-State Tuition
$16,942
Out-of-State Tuition
$37,146
Graduation Rate
72.2%
Total Enrollment
13,381
Same Program at Other Institutions
- University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus — $85,207
- The University of Texas at Austin — $83,481
- Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver — $81,092
- Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus — $81,092
- Pennsylvania State University-World Campus — $81,092