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Geological & Earth Sciences in Pennsylvania

Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Pennsylvania

Jobs for Geological & Earth Sciences Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 10,240 people in the state and 173,620 people in the nation working in Geology jobs.

Geological & Earth Sciences Jobs Nationwide vs. PA

Wages for Geological & Earth Sciences Jobs in Pennsylvania

In this state, Geology grads earn an average of $133,600. Nationwide, they make an average of $142,380.

Geological & Earth Sciences Wages Nationwide vs. PA

Our data covers 9 colleges in Pennsylvania offering Geology degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $49,721 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 50%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 92%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $43,429 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 95% of applicants. 75% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $86,069 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 6%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 98%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $50,561 after earning their degree at this institution. About 79% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

#5

Lehigh University

Bethlehem

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $71,597 a year. About 29% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 93%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,776 in their first year after graduation. About 75% of those who apply are admitted. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $43,533 a year. With an admission rate of 89%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $39,923 a year. About 95% of those who apply are admitted. 75% of full-time students return after their first year.

#9

Temple University

Philadelphia

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $45,412 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 83% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 83%.

Geological & Earth Sciences Careers in PA

Some of the careers Geology majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Clinical Research Coordinators 10% $110,931
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary 10% $72,801
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians 10% $119,992
Natural Sciences Managers 9% $132,227
Hydrologists 8% $96,513
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary 7% $69,509
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers 4% $58,500
Hydrologic Technicians 4% $92,011
Water Resource Specialists 0% $179,716

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Geology.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Chemistry 19,434
Physics 12,910
General Physical Sciences 2,661
Astronomy & Astrophysics 1,580
Atmospheric Sciences 1,341
Materials Sciences 650
Other Physical Science 422
Physics and Astronomy 39

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