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 Bachelors degree level has the most graduates in Ohio. The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Paleontology is $44,800.
How popular is a Bachelors degree in Paleontology in OH
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9 degrees awarded
Bachelors degree in Paleontology makes up 0.16% of all Bachelors degree awarded in Ohio
Careers
Some top jobs related to Paleontology, include Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers and Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, both of 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 Natural Sciences Managers.
Top Paying Careers
These are the highest paying careers for Paleontology majors.
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Student Demographics
Total Students
9
Female Students
4 (44%)
Male Students
5 (55%)
White (8, 89%)
Hispanic or Latino (1, 11%)
Asian (0, <1%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (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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