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Geological & Earth Sciences in Washington

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Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Washington

In 2020-2021, 57 students earned their Geology degrees in WA.

As a degree choice, Geological & Earth Sciences is the 61st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Geological & Earth Sciences Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 40
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 17

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 1.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.3%
  • White: 77.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.3%
  • Other Races: 8.8%
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Jobs for Geological & Earth Sciences Grads in Washington

4,010 people in the state and 128,200 in the nation are employed in jobs related to geology.

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Wages for Geological & Earth Sciences Jobs in Washington

In this state, geology grads earn an average of $93,710. Nationwide, they make an average of $101,890.

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

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
48,149 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 56% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $55,968 a year. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,017.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
15,197 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%. Graduates earn an average $43,620 after graduation. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,070.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
11,174 Total Students

The 5.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $45,565 after graduation. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,514.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
31,159 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,300. 78% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.45 years to graduate.

Geological & Earth Sciences Careers in WA

Some of the careers geology majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Chemistry Professors 20% $61,610
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 18% $85,380
Natural Sciences Managers 18% $141,360
Hydrologists 17% $85,190
Geoscientists 17% $88,060

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Chemistry 86
Physics 74
Atmospheric Sciences 21
Astronomy & Astrophysics 8

View all majors related to Geological & Earth Sciences

View Nationwide Geological & Earth Sciences Report

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