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Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Michigan

56 students earned Geology degrees in Michigan in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Geological & Earth Sciences is the 90th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Geological & Earth Sciences Majors in Michigan

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 29
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 21
Post-Master’s Certificate 6
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.6%
  • White: 71.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 19.6%
  • Other Races: 3.6%
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Jobs for Geological & Earth Sciences 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 Geological & Earth Sciences 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
53% Graduation Rate
19,887 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,371. Graduates earn an average $40,533 after graduation.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
47,907 Total Students

83% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 1.30% which is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $14,878.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
6,873 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,384. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
49,695 Total Students

A typical student attending Michigan State will pay a net price of $19,058. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $50,137 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 71% get financial aid.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
26,241 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.73 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 5.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public school has an average net price of $13,962.

Geological & Earth Sciences Careers in MI

Some of the careers geology majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Geoscientists 16% $0
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 13% $86,450
Chemistry Professors 10% $87,200
Hydrologists 8% $76,510

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

View all majors related to Geological & Earth Sciences

View Nationwide Geological & Earth Sciences Report

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