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Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Oregon

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

A Geological & Earth Sciences major is the 64th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Geological & Earth Sciences Majors in Oregon

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 26
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 15
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.7%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.0%
  • White: 69.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 11.6%
  • Other Races: 7.0%
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Jobs for Geological & Earth Sciences Grads in Oregon

In this state, there are 2,360 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 Oregon

Geology grads earn an average of $97,780 in the state and $101,890 nationwide.

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

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
32,312 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.58 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,536 after earning their degree at this institution. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $21,508.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
21,752 Total Students

89% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. It takes the average student 4.29 years to graduate.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
23,640 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,719 a year. The student loan default rate is 4.70% which is lower than average.

Geological & Earth Sciences Careers in OR

Some of the careers geology majors go into include:

Job Title OR Job Growth OR Median Salary
Geoscientists 23% $72,320
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 11% $95,830
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $104,160
Chemistry Professors 11% $88,260
Hydrologists 11% $78,760

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

Major Annual Graduates in OR
Chemistry 102
Physics 63
Materials Sciences 7

View all majors related to Geological & Earth Sciences

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