Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Nebraska

In 2020-2021, 7 students earned their Geology degrees in NE.

As a degree choice, Geological & Earth Sciences is the 98th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Geological & Earth Sciences Majors in Nebraska

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Master’s Degree	5
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	2
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	2

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 0.0%
• Black or African American: 0.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
• White: 42.9%
• Non-Resident Alien: 42.9%
• Other Races: 14.3%

Jobs for Geological & Earth Sciences Grads in Nebraska

In this state, there are 520 people employed in jobs related to a geology degree, compared to 128,200 nationwide.

Wages for Geological & Earth Sciences Jobs in Nebraska

In this state, geology grads earn an average of $79,570. Nationwide, they make an average of $101,890.

Most Popular Geological & Earth Sciences Programs in NE

There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

Geological & Earth Sciences Careers in NE

Some of the careers geology majors go into include:

Job Title	NE Job Growth	NE Median Salary
Natural Sciences Managers	14%	$87,250
Geoscientists	13%	$78,920
Hydrologists	11%	$61,510
Chemistry Professors	6%	$72,320
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors	0%	$0

Related Majors in Nebraska

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

Major	Annual Graduates in NE
Physics	20
Chemistry	13

View all majors related to Geological & Earth Sciences

View Nationwide Geological & Earth Sciences Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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