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33 Geology students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Geological & Earth Sciences major is the 102nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Geological & Earth Sciences Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 30
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 12.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 51.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 30.3%
  • Other Races: 6.1%
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Jobs for Geological & Earth Sciences Grads in Georgia

There are 920 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 Georgia

A typical salary for a geology grad in the state is $96,420, compared to a typical salary of $101,890 nationwide.

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

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
36,360 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,072 after earning their degree at this institution. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 5.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
39,147 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $14,257. In their early career, UGA grads earn an average salary of $48,858. The average student takes 4.27 years to complete their degree at UGA.

Geological & Earth Sciences Careers in GA

Some of the careers geology majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Chemistry Professors 14% $76,190
Natural Sciences Managers 12% $0
Geoscientists 10% $62,040
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 10% $123,030

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Chemistry 142
Physics 56
General Physical Sciences 7
Materials Sciences 2

View all majors related to Geological & Earth Sciences

View Nationwide Geological & Earth Sciences Report

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