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Geology in Kentucky

Geology Schools in Kentucky

In 2022-2023, 40 students earned their Geology degrees in KY.

A Geology major is the 196th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Geology Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 6
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 87.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.0%
  • Other Races: 7.5%
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Jobs for Geology Grads in Kentucky

In this state, there are 510 people employed in jobs related to a geology degree, compared to 106,830 nationwide.

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Wages for Geology Jobs in Kentucky

Geology grads earn an average of $73,230 in the state and $101,890 nationwide.

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

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
29,986 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,328. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.37 years to graduate.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
9,449 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.53 years. A typical student attending Murray State will pay a net price of $11,072. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

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Geology Careers in KY

Some of the careers geology majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Other Geological & Earth Sciences 1

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