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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 287 degrees annually to Business/Commerce, General majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

82%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,080–1,290

Median Starting Salary

$53,483
#2

#2 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 Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Mechanical Engineering....view more

Acceptance Rate

97%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,060–1,360

Median Starting Salary

$55,849
#3

#3 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 166 degrees per year to Mechanical Engineering majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

66%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,180–1,400

Median Starting Salary

$61,905
#4

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

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Each year, Florida International University awards about 1536 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, General, Hospitality Administration/Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

55%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,080–1,270

Median Starting Salary

$49,320
#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, Business Administration and Management, General, and Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching....view more

Acceptance Rate

95%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

850–1,040

Median Starting Salary

$51,715
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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 4 degrees being awarded last year. Students wanting to major in Geology/Earth Science, General can expect about 9% percent of their fellow classmates to be men and 91% 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.

Popularity of Geology/Earth Science, General Degrees in the U.S.
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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 Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians. 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.

Most In-Demand Careers

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

Student Demographics

Total Students
11
Female Students
10 (90%)
Male Students
1 (9%)

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