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Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in New York

185 students earned Geology degrees in New York in the 2020-2021 year.

A Geological & Earth Sciences major is the 99th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Geological & Earth Sciences Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 114
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 50
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 50
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 50
Post-Master’s Certificate 21
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 21

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of geology majors in New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.3%
  • Black or African American: 4.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.3%
  • White: 55.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 17.8%
  • Other Races: 8.1%
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Jobs for Geological & Earth Sciences Grads in New York

5,380 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 New York

Geology grads earn an average of $102,260 in the state and $101,890 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in New York that offer geology degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

64 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
30,135 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $79,434 a year. 49% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at Columbia.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,300 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, The Graduate Center grads earn an average salary of $51,575. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
32,347 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $19,262. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,240 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 65%.

#4

Queens College

Queens
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
19,700 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,469. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.10%.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
23,620 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $78,779 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 93% are considered full time. 59% of students get financical aid.

#5

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
26,782 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,975 after earning their degree at this institution. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,119.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
18,148 Total Students

73% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate. 76% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
11,741 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.00%. In their early career, University of Rochester grads earn an average salary of $57,648.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
21,322 Total Students

The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at Syracuse. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $58,773 a year.

#10

Brooklyn College

Brooklyn
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
17,735 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 4.50% which is lower than average.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
15,227 Total Students

The 3.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $2,805.

Geological & Earth Sciences Careers in NY

Some of the careers geology majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Geoscientists 19% $71,050
Chemistry Professors 18% $90,220
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 17% $97,390
Natural Sciences Managers 17% $124,560

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Chemistry 391
Physics 379
Materials Sciences 90
Astronomy & Astrophysics 33
General Physical Sciences 22
Atmospheric Sciences 13
Other Physical Science 13

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