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Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Iowa

In 2020-2021, 22 students earned their Geology degrees in IA.

A Geological & Earth Sciences major is the 75th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Geological & Earth Sciences Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 15
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 4.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 72.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.1%
  • Other Races: 13.6%
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Jobs for Geological & Earth Sciences Grads in Iowa

720 people in the state and 128,200 in the nation are employed in jobs related to geology.

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Wages for Geological & Earth Sciences Jobs in Iowa

A typical salary for a geology grad in the state is $94,470, compared to a typical salary of $101,890 nationwide.

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

#1

University of Iowa

Iowa City
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. The 2.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,768 a year.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
31,822 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.40%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,810 a year.

Geological & Earth Sciences Careers in IA

Some of the careers geology majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 17% $89,270
Geoscientists 14% $78,000
Natural Sciences Managers 13% $117,890
Chemistry Professors 8% $82,980

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Chemistry 46
Physics 27
Atmospheric Sciences 7
Astronomy & Astrophysics 1

View all majors related to Geological & Earth Sciences

View Nationwide Geological & Earth Sciences Report

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