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Geological & Earth Sciences in Virginia

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Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Virginia

In 2020-2021, 32 students earned their Geology degrees in VA.

As a degree choice, Geological & Earth Sciences is the 110th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Geological & Earth Sciences Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 17
Master’s Degree 14
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.1%
  • Black or African American: 6.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.3%
  • White: 50.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 31.3%
  • Other Races: 3.1%
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Jobs for Geological & Earth Sciences Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 2,970 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 Virginia

A typical salary for a geology grad in the state is $93,310, compared to a typical salary of $101,890 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Virginia that offer geology degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
37,024 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $60,842 after graduation. 66% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 98%.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The average student takes 4.36 years to complete their degree at GMU. The full-time teacher rate is 53%.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
24,286 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,204. The student loan default rate of 5.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
2,692 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,134. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

Geological & Earth Sciences Careers in VA

Some of the careers geology majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Chemistry Professors 15% $67,070
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 13% $84,690
Geoscientists 12% $86,170
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $126,060

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Chemistry 102
Physics 85
Astronomy & Astrophysics 8
Atmospheric Sciences 7
Materials Sciences 5
Other Physical Science 2

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