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Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Missouri

59 students earned Geology degrees in Missouri in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Geological & Earth Sciences is the 77th most popular major in the state out of a total 228 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Geological & Earth Sciences Majors in Missouri

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 34
Post-Master’s Certificate 14
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 14
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 11

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.4%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.2%
  • White: 57.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 25.4%
  • Other Races: 3.4%
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Jobs for Geological & Earth Sciences Grads in Missouri

In this state, there are 1,300 people employed in jobs related to a geology degree, compared to 128,200 nationwide.

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Wages for Geological & Earth Sciences Jobs in Missouri

A typical salary for a geology grad in the state is $85,330, compared to a typical salary of $101,890 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Missouri that offer geology degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
23,505 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.50 years to complete their degree at Missouri State.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
7,642 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 99% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,964.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
15,449 Total Students

71% of the teachers are full time. 7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $64,543 a year.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
31,089 Total Students

93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,559. 73% of the teachers are full time.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,147 Total Students

69% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.62 years to graduate. In their early career, UMKC grads earn an average salary of $43,346.

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Saint Louis University

Saint Louis
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
12,229 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $25,039. 61% of the teachers are full time.

Geological & Earth Sciences Careers in MO

Some of the careers geology majors go into include:

Job Title MO Job Growth MO Median Salary
Natural Sciences Managers 21% $104,550
Chemistry Professors 18% $77,820
Geoscientists 14% $70,360
Hydrologists 13% $0
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 0% $80,730

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

Major Annual Graduates in MO
Chemistry 91
Physics 38
Materials Sciences 18
Atmospheric Sciences 2

View all majors related to Geological & Earth Sciences

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