Paleontology
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About Paleontology
A program that focuses on the scientific study of extinct life forms and associated fossil remains, and the reconstruction and analysis of ancient life forms, ecosystems, and geologic processes. Includes instruction in sedimentation and fossilization processes, fossil chemistry, evolutionary biology, paleoecology, paleoclimatology, trace fossils, micropaleontology, invertebrate paleontology, vertebrate paleontology, paleobotany, field research methods, and laboratory research and conservation methods.
While Paleontology has degrees up to the Bachelors degree, most students earn a Bachelors degree. Students study Paleontology all around the US, though the major at the Masters degree level has the most graduates in South Dakota. The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Paleontology is $44,800.
How popular is a Masters degree in Paleontology in SD
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3 degrees awarded
Masters degree in Paleontology makes up 1.28% of all Masters degree awarded in South Dakota
Careers
Some top jobs related to Paleontology, include Natural Sciences Managers, which have lots of job openings. Though there are higher paying positions, like Natural Sciences Managers. The most in-demand position for Paleontology majors is Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers.
Top Paying Careers
These are the highest paying careers for Paleontology majors.
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Student Demographics
Total Students
3
Female Students
2 (66%)
Male Students
1 (33%)
White (3, 100%)
Asian (0, <1%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)
Hispanic or Latino (0, <1%)
Black or African American (0, <1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)
Two or more races (0, <1%)
U.S. Nonresident (0, <1%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (0, <1%)
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