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Geology in Michigan

Geology Schools in Michigan

236 students earned Geology degrees in Michigan in the 2022-2023 year.

A Geology major is the 90th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Geology Majors in Michigan

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 32
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 18
Post-Master’s Certificate 10
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 10

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.0%
  • Black or African American: 2.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.9%
  • White: 68.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.3%
  • Other Races: 8.1%
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Jobs for Geology Grads in Michigan

2,750 people in the state and 128,200 in the nation are employed in jobs related to geology.

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Wages for Geology Jobs in Michigan

Geology grads earn an average of $92,640 in the state and $101,890 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Michigan that offer geology degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
19,887 Total Students

64% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.64 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it.

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
47,907 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years. 82% of the teachers are full time.

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
6,873 Total Students

A typical student attending Michigan Tech will pay a net price of $16,283. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. The average student takes 4.66 years to complete their degree at Michigan Tech.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
49,695 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. 86% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
26,241 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 58%. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

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Geology Careers in MI

Some of the careers geology majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 13% $86,450
Chemistry Professors 10% $87,200

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

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Chemistry 184
Physics 126
Materials Sciences 21
Atmospheric Sciences 15
Astronomy & Astrophysics 13

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