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#1 #1 Best College for Geology/Earth Science, General in the U.S. Snow College Ephraim, UT At Snow College, only two majors are offered: Music, General, and Computer Software Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,382
#2 #2 Best College for Geology/Earth Science, General in the U.S. Long Beach City College Long Beach, CA At Long Beach City College, only one major is offered: Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,382
#3 #3 Best College for Geology/Earth Science, General in the U.S. Los Angeles Valley College Valley Glen, CA At Los Angeles Valley College, only one major is offered: Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist. Usually, 24 students receive a degree in Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist annually. view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,382
#4 #4 Best College for Geology/Earth Science, General in the U.S. El Paso Community College El Paso, TX Annually, El Paso Community College grants around 1489 degrees to those majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 29% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,382
#5 #5 Best College for Geology/Earth Science, General in the U.S. Middlesex College Edison, NJ Each year, Middlesex College awards about 445 degrees to those majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Physical Sciences, and Criminal Justice/Police Science....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,382
#6 #6 Best College for Geology/Earth Science, General in the U.S. Sierra College Rocklin, CA At Sierra College, the most popular majors students study are Social Sciences, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, and Biological and Physical Sciences. In fact, Sierra College grants 537 degrees annually to Social Sciences, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,382
#7 #7 Best College for Geology/Earth Science, General in the U.S. Century College White Bear Lake, MN At Century College, only two majors are offered: Orthotist/Prosthetist, and Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,382
#8 #8 Best College for Geology/Earth Science, General in the U.S. Woodland Community College Woodland, CA Every year, Woodland Community College awards around 411 degrees to those studying Social Sciences, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,382
#9 #9 Best College for Geology/Earth Science, General in the U.S. Monroe Community College Rochester, NY At Monroe Community College, the three most popular college majors students study are General Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, Monroe Community College grants 287 degrees every year to graduating General Studies students....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,382
#10 #10 Best College for Geology/Earth Science, General in the U.S. Chaffey College Rancho Cucamonga, CA At Chaffey College, only two majors are offered: Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician, and Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,382
#11 #11 Best College for Geology/Earth Science, General in the U.S. Lake Tahoe Community College South Lake Tahoe, CA At Lake Tahoe Community College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Social Sciences, General, Sociology, and Biological and Physical Sciences. In fact, Lake Tahoe Community College grants 51 degrees per year to graduating Social Sciences, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,382
#12 #12 Best College for Geology/Earth Science, General in the U.S. Feather River Community College District Quincy, CA At Feather River Community College District, only one major is offered: Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production....view more Acceptance Rate 42% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,382
#13 #13 Best College for Geology/Earth Science, General in the U.S. San Bernardino Valley College San Bernardino, CA Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,382
#14 #14 Best College for Geology/Earth Science, General in the U.S. Fresno City College Fresno, CA At Fresno City College, only one major is offered: Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,382
#15 #15 Best College for Geology/Earth Science, General in the U.S. Hartnell College Salinas, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,382
#16 #16 Best College for Geology/Earth Science, General in the U.S. Ventura College Ventura, CA At Ventura College, the most popular majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Biological and Physical Sciences, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,382
#17 #17 Best College for Geology/Earth Science, General in the U.S. Eastern Arizona College Thatcher, AZ Each year, Eastern Arizona College awards around 198 degrees to students majoring in General Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,382
#18 #18 Best College for Geology/Earth Science, General in the U.S. Del Mar College Corpus Christi, TX At Del Mar College, only one major is offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Usually, 14 students are awarded a degree in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse every year. view more Acceptance Rate 54% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,382
#19 #19 Best College for Geology/Earth Science, General in the U.S. Truckee Meadows Community College Reno, NV Every year, Truckee Meadows Community College grants around 12 degrees to those studying Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,382
#20 #20 Best College for Geology/Earth Science, General in the U.S. Odessa College Odessa, TX At Odessa College, only two majors are offered: Organizational Leadership, Mechatronics, Robotics, and and Automation Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,382
#21 #21 Best College for Geology/Earth Science, General in the U.S. Pasadena City College Pasadena, CA At Pasadena City College, only three majors are offered: Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer, Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician, and Automobile/Automotive......view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,382
#22 #22 Best College for Geology/Earth Science, General in the U.S. Casper College Casper, WY At Casper College, the most popular majors students pursue are General Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General. In fact, Casper College grants 79 degrees every year to General Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,382
#23 #23 Best College for Geology/Earth Science, General in the U.S. CUNY Kingsborough Community College Brooklyn, NY Annually, CUNY Kingsborough Community College awards around 550 degrees to students majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,382
#24 #24 Best College for Geology/Earth Science, General in the U.S. Santiago Canyon College Orange, CA At Santiago Canyon College, the most popular majors students pursue are Humanities/Humanistic Studies, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, and Biological and Physical Sciences. In fact, Santiago Canyon College grants 417 degrees annually to Humanities/Humanistic Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,382
#25 #25 Best College for Geology/Earth Science, General in the U.S. Cuesta College San Luis Obispo, CA At Cuesta College, only two majors are offered: Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,382
#26 #26 Best College for Geology/Earth Science, General in the U.S. Monterey Peninsula College Monterey, CA At Monterey Peninsula College, the three most popular college majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 17% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,382
#27 #27 Best College for Geology/Earth Science, General in the U.S. Santa Ana College Santa Ana, CA At Santa Ana College, only one major is offered: Occupational Therapist Assistant. Usually, 16 students are awarded a degree in Occupational Therapist Assistant every year. view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,382
#28 #28 Best College for Geology/Earth Science, General in the U.S. Cerritos College Norwalk, CA At Cerritos College, only one major is offered: Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,382
#29 #29 Best College for Geology/Earth Science, General in the U.S. Salt Lake Community College Salt Lake City, UT Annually, Salt Lake Community College grants around 954 degrees to students studying General Studies, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business/Commerce, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,382
#30 #30 Best College for Geology/Earth Science, General in the U.S. College of San Mateo San Mateo, CA Every year, the College of San Mateo awards around 154 degrees to those studying Social Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,382
#31 #31 Best College for Geology/Earth Science, General in the U.S. El Camino Community College District Torrance, CA At El Camino Community College District, only one major is offered: Legal Assistant/Paralegal....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,382
#32 #32 Best College for Geology/Earth Science, General in the U.S. Fullerton College Fullerton, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,382
#33 #33 Best College for Geology/Earth Science, General in the U.S. Austin Community College District Austin, TX At Austin Community College District, only two majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Computer Programming/Programmer, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 47% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,382
#34 #34 Best College for Geology/Earth Science, General in the U.S. College of Southern Idaho Twin Falls, ID At the College of Southern Idaho, only one major is offered: Food Technology and Processing. Usually, 2 students receive a degree in Food Technology and Processing annually. view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,382
#35 #35 Best College for Geology/Earth Science, General in the U.S. Arizona Western College Yuma, AZ At Arizona Western College, the most popular majors students study are General Studies, Social Sciences, General, and Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration. In fact, Arizona Western College awards 430 degrees annually to General Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,382
#36 #36 Best College for Geology/Earth Science, General in the U.S. Shasta College Redding, CA At Shasta College, only one major is offered: Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,382
#37 #37 Best College for Geology/Earth Science, General in the U.S. Butte College Oroville, CA At Butte College, only two majors are offered: Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, and Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,382
#38 #38 Best College for Geology/Earth Science, General in the U.S. Glendale Community College Glendale, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,382
#39 #39 Best College for Geology/Earth Science, General in the U.S. Glendale Community College Glendale, AZ Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,382
#40 #40 Best College for Geology/Earth Science, General in the U.S. Rowan College at Burlington County Mount Laurel, NJ Each year, Rowan College at Burlington County awards around 987 degrees to those majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,382
#41 #41 Best College for Geology/Earth Science, General in the U.S. San Diego Mesa College San Diego, CA At San Diego Mesa College, only one major is offered: Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,382
#42 #42 Best College for Geology/Earth Science, General in the U.S. Cypress College Cypress, CA At Cypress College, only one major is offered: Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General. Typically, 1 students receive a degree in Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General annually. view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,382
#43 #43 Best College for Geology/Earth Science, General in the U.S. City College of San Francisco San Francisco, CA At City College of San Francisco, only one major is offered: Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,382
#44 #44 Best College for Geology/Earth Science, General in the U.S. Tyler Junior College Tyler, TX At Tyler Junior College, only two majors are offered: Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, and Health/Health Care Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate 28% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,382
#45 #45 Best College for Geology/Earth Science, General in the U.S. Citrus College Glendora, CA At Citrus College, only one major is offered: Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,382
#46 #46 Best College for Geology/Earth Science, General in the U.S. Cabrillo College Aptos, CA Every year, Cabrillo College awards about 726 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,382
#47 #47 Best College for Geology/Earth Science, General in the U.S. Antelope Valley Community College District Lancaster, CA At Antelope Valley Community College District, only one major is offered: Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,382
#48 #48 Best College for Geology/Earth Science, General in the U.S. Blinn College District Brenham, TX At Blinn College District, the three most popular college majors students study are General Studies, Business/Commerce, General, Agriculture, and General. In fact, Blinn College District grants 901 degrees every year to graduating General Studies students....view more Acceptance Rate 51% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,382
#49 #49 Best College for Geology/Earth Science, General in the U.S. Diablo Valley College Pleasant Hill, CA At Diablo Valley College, only two majors are offered: Psychology, General, Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,382
#50 #50 Best College for Geology/Earth Science, General in the U.S. Palomar College San Marcos, CA Annually, Palomar College grants about 279 degrees to those studying Social Sciences, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,382
#51 #51 Best College for Geology/Earth Science, General in the U.S. Yuba College Marysville, CA At Yuba College, the three most popular college majors students study are Biological and Physical Sciences, Social Sciences, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Yuba College awards 478 degrees per year to Biological and Physical Sciences majors....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,382
#52 #52 Best College for Geology/Earth Science, General in the U.S. Mt San Jacinto Community College District San Jacinto, CA At Mt San Jacinto Community College District, the most popular majors students pursue are Biological and Physical Sciences, Humanities/Humanistic Studies, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,382
#53 #53 Best College for Geology/Earth Science, General in the U.S. Santa Barbara City College Santa Barbara, CA At Santa Barbara City College, only two majors are offered: Child Care Provider/Assistant, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,382
#54 #54 Best College for Geology/Earth Science, General in the U.S. Grossmont College El Cajon, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,382
#55 #55 Best College for Geology/Earth Science, General in the U.S. Central New Mexico Community College Albuquerque, NM Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,382
#56 #56 Best College for Geology/Earth Science, General in the U.S. College of the Canyons Santa Clarita, CA Each year, the College of the Canyons awards about 493 degrees to those majoring in Social Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,382
#57 #57 Best College for Geology/Earth Science, General in the U.S. Moorpark College Moorpark, CA Acceptance Rate 17% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,382
#58 #58 Best College for Geology/Earth Science, General in the U.S. East Los Angeles College Monterey Park, CA At East Los Angeles College, only one major is offered: Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist. Usually, 14 students are awarded a degree in Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist annually. view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,382
#59 #59 Best College for Geology/Earth Science, General in the U.S. Mt San Antonio College Walnut, CA Each year, Mt San Antonio College grants around 423 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,382
#60 #60 Best College for Geology/Earth Science, General in the U.S. Riverside City College Riverside, CA Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,382
#61 #61 Best College for Geology/Earth Science, General in the U.S. Houston Community College Houston, TX Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,382
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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.

California awards the most Associates degrees in Geology/Earth Science, General of all US states with 74 degrees being awarded last year. Students wanting to major in Geology/Earth Science, General can expect about 56% percent of their fellow classmates to be men and 44% 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

The highest paying career for Geology/Earth Science, General majors is Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians. However, something else to consider is how many job openings there currently is. A position that is in high need that a degree in Geology/Earth Science, General can prepare you for is Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians.

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#1 Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians

Student Demographics

Total Students

119

Female Students

52 (43%)

Male Students

67 (56%)

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