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Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in South Dakota

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

As a degree choice, Geological & Earth Sciences is the 80th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Geological & Earth Sciences Majors in South Dakota

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 2

Gender Distribution

In South Dakota, a geology major is equally popular with women and men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of geology majors in South Dakota is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 100.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Geological & Earth Sciences Grads in South Dakota

In this state, there are 260 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 South Dakota

In this state, geology grads earn an average of $74,200. Nationwide, they make an average of $101,890.

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There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
2,475 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $57,561 after earning their degree at this institution. 89% of the teachers are full time.

Geological & Earth Sciences Careers in SD

Some of the careers geology majors go into include:

Job Title SD Job Growth SD Median Salary
Geoscientists 14% $61,020
Natural Sciences Managers 13% $99,900
Chemistry Professors 11% $69,630
Hydrologists 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in SD
Chemistry 30
Physics 10
Materials Sciences 4
Atmospheric Sciences 2

View all majors related to Geological & Earth Sciences

View Nationwide Geological & Earth Sciences Report

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