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Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Montana

24 Geology students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Geological & Earth Sciences major is the 24th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Geological & Earth Sciences Majors in Montana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 19
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Montana, a geology major is equally popular with women and men.

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.2%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 91.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.2%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Geological & Earth Sciences Grads in Montana

820 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 Montana

A typical salary for a geology grad in the state is $74,660, compared to a typical salary of $101,890 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Montana that offer geology degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
16,218 Total Students

92% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.65 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,453.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
1,650 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $15,814. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,445 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.65 years.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
9,808 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. The 6.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Geological & Earth Sciences Careers in MT

Some of the careers geology majors go into include:

Job Title MT Job Growth MT Median Salary
Hydrologists 17% $72,910
Geoscientists 15% $85,780
Natural Sciences Managers 7% $95,970
Chemistry Professors 0% $69,570

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

Major Annual Graduates in MT
Chemistry 12
Physics 11
Materials Sciences 2

View all majors related to Geological & Earth Sciences

View Nationwide Geological & Earth Sciences Report

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