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Geology in Pennsylvania

Geology Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2022-2023, 440 students earned their Geology degrees in PA.

A Geology major is the 116th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Geology Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 28
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 16

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.0%
  • Black or African American: 3.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.6%
  • White: 76.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.1%
  • Other Races: 6.8%
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Jobs for Geology Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 8,150 people in the state and 128,200 people in the nation working in geology jobs.

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Wages for Geology Jobs in Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a geology grad in the state is $94,630, compared to a typical salary of $101,890 nationwide.

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

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate

68% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 100% of the teachers are full time. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 76%. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. 57% of students get financical aid.

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Lehigh University

Bethlehem
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
7,067 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. 75% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

A typical student attending Pitt will pay a net price of $29,187. 87% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
17,719 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 86% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $24,128.

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Temple University

Philadelphia
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $23,742. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.33 years to complete their degree at Temple.

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Geology Careers in PA

Some of the careers geology majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Chemistry Professors 8% $83,690
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 7% $85,000

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Chemistry 229
Physics 196
Materials Sciences 58
Astronomy & Astrophysics 16
Atmospheric Sciences 15

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View Nationwide Geology Report

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