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Geological & Earth Sciences in Virginia

Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Virginia

Jobs for Geological & Earth Sciences Grads in Virginia

There are 2,740 people in the state and 173,620 people in the nation working in Geology jobs.

Geological & Earth Sciences Jobs Nationwide vs. VA

Wages for Geological & Earth Sciences Jobs in Virginia

In this state, Geology grads earn an average of $126,228. Nationwide, they make an average of $142,380.

Geological & Earth Sciences Wages Nationwide vs. VA

There are 6 colleges in Virginia that offer Geology degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $59,604 a year. The school admits about 57% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 92%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $46,400 after earning their degree at this institution. About 91% of those who apply are admitted. 76% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $55,366 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 89%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 87%.

#4

James Madison University

Harrisonburg

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $48,545 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 76%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

#5

William & Mary

Williamsburg

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $49,873 after earning their degree at this institution. About 33% of those who apply are admitted. 95% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $60,434 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 17%, getting in takes some planning. 95% of full-time students return after their first year.

Geological & Earth Sciences Careers in VA

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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