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Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Utah

In 2020-2021, 44 students earned their Geology degrees in UT.

In this state, Geological & Earth Sciences is the 49th most popular major out of a total 191 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Geological & Earth Sciences Majors in Utah

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 33
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9
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: 4.5%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.5%
  • White: 72.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.1%
  • Other Races: 9.1%
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Jobs for Geological & Earth Sciences 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 Geological & Earth Sciences 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 3 colleges in Utah that offer geology degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

University of Utah

Salt Lake City
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
33,081 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,996 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 97% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,826 after earning their degree at this institution.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
36,461 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $13,474. The average student takes 5.15 years to complete their degree at BYU. Graduates earn an average $49,424 after graduation.

Geological & Earth Sciences Careers in UT

Some of the careers geology majors go into include:

Job Title UT Job Growth UT Median Salary
Hydrologists 64% $84,100
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 40% $94,450
Chemistry Professors 39% $78,580
Natural Sciences Managers 35% $86,880
Geoscientists 20% $71,930

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

Major Annual Graduates in UT
Chemistry 37
Physics 37
Atmospheric Sciences 8

View all majors related to Geological & Earth Sciences

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