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Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Louisiana

63 students earned Geology degrees in Louisiana in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Geological & Earth Sciences is the 50th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Geological & Earth Sciences Majors in Louisiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 43
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 16
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.6%
  • Black or African American: 1.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.8%
  • White: 60.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 28.6%
  • Other Races: 3.2%
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Jobs for Geological & Earth Sciences Grads in Louisiana

There are 1,390 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 Louisiana

A typical salary for a geology grad in the state is $94,850, compared to a typical salary of $101,890 nationwide.

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

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
34,285 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $17,811. The student loan default rate of 4.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.44 years.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,450 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.68 years. The student loan default rate of 6.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
8,375 Total Students

94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.52 years. The student loan default rate is 6.60% which is lower than average.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
13,927 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $46,457 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 67%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $39,749.

Geological & Earth Sciences Careers in LA

Some of the careers geology majors go into include:

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 25% $102,520
Chemistry Professors 18% $0
Geoscientists 12% $98,720
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $93,610

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

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Chemistry 51
Physics 32

View all majors related to Geological & Earth Sciences

View Nationwide Geological & Earth Sciences Report

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