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#1 #1 Best College for Geology/Earth Science, General in the U.S. Montana State University Bozeman, MT At Montana State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business/Commerce, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Mechanical Engineering. In fact, Montana State University grants 289 degrees annually to Business/Commerce, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,050–1,280 Est. Net Price * $18,511 Median Starting Salary $53,483
#2 #2 Best College for Geology/Earth Science, General in the U.S. Colorado School of Mines Golden, CO Each year, Colorado School of Mines grants around 304 degrees to students studying Mechanical Engineering, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, and Electrical and Electronics Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,330–1,470 Est. Net Price * $29,785 Median Starting Salary $55,051
#3 #3 Best College for Geology/Earth Science, General in the U.S. Wright State University-Main Campus Dayton, OH At Wright State University-Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 930–1,220 Est. Net Price * $15,400 Median Starting Salary $52,831
#4 #4 Best College for Geology/Earth Science, General in the U.S. University of Kansas Lawrence, KS Every year, the University of Kansas grants about 269 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Journalism, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,080–1,290 Est. Net Price * $18,322 Median Starting Salary $54,693
#5 #5 Best College for Geology/Earth Science, General in the U.S. New Mexico Highlands University Las Vegas, NM At New Mexico Highlands University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Clinical/Medical Social Work, Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $15,106 Median Starting Salary $51,715
#6 #6 Best College for Geology/Earth Science, General in the U.S. University of Dayton Dayton, OH At the University of Dayton, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Mechanical Engineering, Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General. In fact, the University of Dayton awards 214 degrees per year to Mechanical Engineering majors....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,230–1,400 Est. Net Price * $31,551 Median Starting Salary $61,905
#7 #7 Best College for Geology/Earth Science, General in the U.S. University of Maine Orono, ME At the University of Maine, the most popular majors students pursue are Mechanical Engineering, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Maine awards 111 degrees per year to graduating Mechanical Engineering students....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,080–1,340 Est. Net Price * $18,237 Median Starting Salary $55,849
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Institution	Scaled Score	Acceptance Rate	Annual Degrees Awarded	SAT Score	Est. Net Price *	Median Starting Salary
Montana State University Bozeman, MT At Montana State University, the most popular majors students pursue are...view more	75	87%	3	1,050 - 1,280	$18,511	$53,483
Colorado School of Mines Golden, CO Each year, Colorado School of Mines grants around 304 degrees to students...view more	69	60%	1	1,330 - 1,470	$29,785	$55,051
Wright State University-Main Campus Dayton, OH At Wright State University-Main Campus, the most popular majors students...view more	63	96%	2	930 - 1,220	$15,400	$52,831
University of Kansas Lawrence, KS Every year, the University of Kansas grants about 269 degrees to those...view more	60	88%	2	1,080 - 1,290	$18,322	$54,693
New Mexico Highlands University Las Vegas, NM At New Mexico Highlands University, the three most popular college majors...view more	57	--	2	--	$15,106	$51,715
University of Dayton Dayton, OH At the University of Dayton, the three most popular college majors students...view more	55	62%	1	1,230 - 1,400	$31,551	$61,905
University of Maine Orono, ME At the University of Maine, the most popular majors students pursue are...view more	55	96%	1	1,080 - 1,340	$18,237	$55,849

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About Geology/Earth Science, General

A program that focuses on the scientific study of the earth; the forces acting upon it; and the behavior of the solids, liquids and gases comprising it. Includes instruction in historical geology, geomorphology, and sedimentology, the chemistry of rocks and soils, stratigraphy, mineralogy, petrology, geostatistics, volcanology, glaciology, geophysical principles, and applications to research and industrial problems.

Montana awards the most Postbaccalaureate certificates in Geology/Earth Science, General of all US states with 3 degrees being awarded last year. Students wanting to major in Geology/Earth Science, General can expect about 58% percent of their fellow classmates to be men and 42% percent to be women. The majority students graduating in this field earn a Masters degree. The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Geology/Earth Science, General is $44,800.

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Careers

For Geology/Earth Science, General majors, some of the most in demand jobs include Natural Sciences Managers, Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers and Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary. Not only that, Geology/Earth Science, General graduates may land a high salary job, such as Natural Sciences Managers or Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Geology/Earth Science, General majors.

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Career	Median Salary	Average Annual Job Openings	Employment 2022	Employment 2032	% Change
Natural Sciences Managers Clinical Research Coordinators Water Resource Specialists	$157,740	6,500	86,300	90,500	5%
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$100,690	1,100	13,600	14,100	4%
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers	$92,580	2,200	26,300	27,600	5%
Hydrologists	$88,770	500	6,600	6,700	2%
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians	$52,440	1,000	9,400	9,600	2%

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Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Geology/Earth Science, General majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

Female Students

5 (41%)

Male Students

7 (58%)

White (5, 42%)

Hispanic or Latino (2, 17%)

Race/ethnicity unknown (2, 17%)

Asian (1, 8%)

American Indian or Alaska Native (1, 8%)

U.S. Nonresident (1, 8%)

Black or African American (0, <1%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)

Two or more races (0, <1%)

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#1 Best College for Geology/Earth Science, General in the U.S.

Montana State UniversityBozeman, MT

87%

3

1,050–1,280

$18,511

$53,483

#2 Best College for Geology/Earth Science, General in the U.S.

Colorado School of MinesGolden, CO

60%

1

1,330–1,470

$29,785

$55,051

#3 Best College for Geology/Earth Science, General in the U.S.

Wright State University-Main CampusDayton, OH

96%

2

930–1,220

$15,400

$52,831

#4 Best College for Geology/Earth Science, General in the U.S.

University of KansasLawrence, KS

88%

2

1,080–1,290

$18,322

$54,693

#5 Best College for Geology/Earth Science, General in the U.S.

New Mexico Highlands UniversityLas Vegas, NM

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2

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$15,106

$51,715

#6 Best College for Geology/Earth Science, General in the U.S.

University of DaytonDayton, OH

62%

1

1,230–1,400

$31,551

$61,905

#7 Best College for Geology/Earth Science, General in the U.S.

University of MaineOrono, ME

96%

1

1,080–1,340

$18,237

$55,849

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Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO

Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

University of Maine
Orono, ME