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Geological & Earth Sciences in Rhode Island

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Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Rhode Island

In 2020-2021, 42 students earned their Geology degrees in RI.

As a degree choice, Geological & Earth Sciences is the 30th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Geological & Earth Sciences Majors in Rhode Island

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 25
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 11
Post-Master’s Certificate 6
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of geology majors in Rhode Island is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.4%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 69.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 14.3%
  • Other Races: 14.3%
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Jobs for Geological & Earth Sciences Grads in Rhode Island

In this state, there are 220 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 Rhode Island

A typical salary for a geology grad in the state is $115,080, compared to a typical salary of $101,890 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Rhode Island that offer geology degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
17,649 Total Students

The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at URI. The full-time teacher rate is 69%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,638.

#2

Brown University

Providence
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
9,948 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $60,341 after graduation. The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at Brown. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $29,544.

Geological & Earth Sciences Careers in RI

Some of the careers geology majors go into include:

Job Title RI Job Growth RI Median Salary
Chemistry Professors 13% $92,010
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $124,430
Geoscientists 8% $80,750

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

Major Annual Graduates in RI
Physics 40
Chemistry 29

View all majors related to Geological & Earth Sciences

View Nationwide Geological & Earth Sciences Report

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