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Geology in Utah

Geology Schools in Utah

123 students earned Geology degrees in Utah in the 2022-2023 year.

A Geology major is the 91st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Geology Majors in Utah

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 73
Master’s Degree 30
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 11
Associate Degree 7
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.4%
  • Black or African American: 1.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.1%
  • White: 80.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.4%
  • Other Races: 4.9%
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Jobs for Geology Grads in Utah

There are 1,940 people in the state and 128,200 people in the nation working in geology jobs.

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Wages for Geology Jobs in Utah

In this state, geology grads earn an average of $94,160. Nationwide, they make an average of $101,890.

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There are 8 colleges in Utah that offer geology degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

#1

University of Utah

Salt Lake City
39 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
33,081 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 90% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.68 years to graduate.

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26 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
36,461 Total Students

The average student takes 5.15 years to complete their degree at BYU. This private institution charges an average net price of $13,565. The full-time teacher rate is 71%.

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18 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
27,691 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,620. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 96% are considered full time.

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15 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
29,596 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $10,514. The full-time teacher rate is 94%. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
12,582 Total Students

A typical student attending Southern Utah University will pay a net price of $11,645. It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
40,936 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,011. The full-time teacher rate is 50%. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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#7

Westminster College Utah

Salt Lake City
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
1,849 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. The average student takes 4.27 years to complete their degree at Westminster College Salt Lake. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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#8

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
27,293 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. A typical student attending Salt Lake Community College will pay a net price of $5,929. 24% of the teachers are full time.

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Geology Careers in UT

Some of the careers geology majors go into include:

Job Title UT Job Growth UT Median Salary
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 40% $94,450
Chemistry Professors 39% $78,580

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

Major Annual Graduates in UT
Chemistry 219
Physics 187
Atmospheric Sciences 23
General Physical Sciences 20
Astronomy & Astrophysics 5
Other Physical Science 3

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