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Geology in Colorado

Geology Schools in Colorado

147 students earned Geology degrees in Colorado in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, Geology is the 119th most popular major in the state out of a total 395 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Geology Majors in Colorado

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 25
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.5%
  • White: 72.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.8%
  • Other Races: 7.5%
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Jobs for Geology Grads in Colorado

4,120 people in the state and 106,830 in the nation are employed in jobs related to geology.

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Wages for Geology Jobs in Colorado

Geology grads earn an average of $94,450 in the state and $101,890 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Colorado that offer geology degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
37,437 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,971. The full-time teacher rate is 74%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
6,744 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
32,428 Total Students

A typical student attending Colorado State will pay a net price of $18,512. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
11,460 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,465. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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Geology Careers in CO

Some of the careers geology majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 22% $90,110

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

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Hydrology & Water Resources Science 29
Geophysics & Seismology 19
Geochemistry 4
Other Geological & Earth Sciences 3

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