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19 students earned Geology degrees in Wisconsin in the 2020-2021 year.

A Geological & Earth Sciences major is the 93rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Geological & Earth Sciences Majors in Wisconsin

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 12
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.8%
  • White: 78.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.3%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Geological & Earth Sciences Grads in Wisconsin

There are 1,540 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 Wisconsin

Geology grads earn an average of $81,090 in the state and $101,890 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Wisconsin that offer geology degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
44,640 Total Students

In their early career, UW - Madison grads earn an average salary of $55,313. The average student takes 4.32 years to complete their degree at UW - Madison. The full-time teacher rate is 85%.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
24,565 Total Students

The average student takes 4.74 years to complete their degree at UWM. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $17,486.

Geological & Earth Sciences Careers in WI

Some of the careers geology majors go into include:

Job Title WI Job Growth WI Median Salary
Natural Sciences Managers 18% $98,510
Geoscientists 10% $73,140
Chemistry Professors 6% $68,960
Hydrologists 6% $61,460
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 5% $85,610

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

Major Annual Graduates in WI
Chemistry 103
Physics 76
Atmospheric Sciences 8
Astronomy & Astrophysics 4

View all majors related to Geological & Earth Sciences

View Nationwide Geological & Earth Sciences Report

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