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Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Maryland

In 2020-2021, 21 students earned their Geology degrees in MD.

A Geological & Earth Sciences major is the 113th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Geological & Earth Sciences Majors in Maryland

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 12
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.8%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 66.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 19.0%
  • Other Races: 9.5%
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Jobs for Geological & Earth Sciences Grads in Maryland

There are 4,460 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 Maryland

In this state, geology grads earn an average of $100,280. Nationwide, they make an average of $101,890.

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

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
40,709 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.80%. The full-time teacher rate is 80%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
28,890 Total Students

65% of students get financical aid. The 1.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $75,418 after graduation.

Geological & Earth Sciences Careers in MD

Some of the careers geology majors go into include:

Job Title MD Job Growth MD Median Salary
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 20% $133,800
Chemistry Professors 6% $81,830
Natural Sciences Managers 4% $137,500
Geoscientists 2% $86,970
Hydrologists 0% $100,580

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

Major Annual Graduates in MD
Other Physical Science 107
Physics 94
Chemistry 71
Astronomy & Astrophysics 15
Atmospheric Sciences 8

View all majors related to Geological & Earth Sciences

View Nationwide Geological & Earth Sciences Report

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