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Geological & Earth Sciences in South Dakota

Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in South Dakota

Jobs for Geological & Earth Sciences Grads in South Dakota

370 people in the state and 173,620 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Geology.

Geological & Earth Sciences Jobs Nationwide vs. SD

Wages for Geological & Earth Sciences Jobs in South Dakota

In this state, Geology grads earn an average of $92,536. Nationwide, they make an average of $142,380.

Geological & Earth Sciences Wages Nationwide vs. SD

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

Graduates earn a median salary of $71,587 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 85% of applicants. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

Geological & Earth Sciences Careers in SD

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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