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Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Alaska

In 2020-2021, 21 students earned their Geology degrees in AK.

A Geological & Earth Sciences major is the 9th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Geological & Earth Sciences Majors in Alaska

Geology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 14
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7

Gender Distribution

In Alaska, a geology major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of geology majors in Alaska is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.8%
  • Black or African American: 4.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 61.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 19.0%
  • Other Races: 9.5%
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Jobs for Geological & Earth Sciences Grads in Alaska

There are 900 people in the state and 128,200 people in the nation working in geology jobs.

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Wages for Geological & Earth Sciences Jobs in Alaska

Geology grads earn an average of $99,400 in the state and $101,890 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Alaska that offer geology degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
6,813 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.52 years to complete their degree at UAF. The full-time teacher rate is 61%.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
11,953 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $11,782. The average student takes 4.89 years to complete their degree at UAA. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time.

Geological & Earth Sciences Careers in AK

Some of the careers geology majors go into include:

Job Title AK Job Growth AK Median Salary
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 20% $0
Geoscientists 0% $94,390
Hydrologists 0% $88,310
Natural Sciences Managers -5% $105,840

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to geology.

Major Annual Graduates in AK
Atmospheric Sciences 5
Chemistry 4
Physics 1

View all majors related to Geological & Earth Sciences

View Nationwide Geological & Earth Sciences Report

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