Geological & Earth Sciences at Murray State University
Murray State is located in Murray, Kentucky and has a total student population of 9,449. Of the 1,603 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Murray State University in 2021, 6 of them were geological and earth sciences majors.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Geological & Earth Sciences section at the bottom of this page.
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Murray State Geological & Earth Sciences Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Geology
- Master’s Degree in Geology
Murray State Geological & Earth Sciences Rankings
The following rankings from College Factual show how the geology progam at Murray State compares to programs at other colleges and universities.
Note: Rankings don't always give a complete picture of a school's strengths and weaknesses, so it's a good idea to extend your research and also look at other factors when trying to decide if the school is right for you.
Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings
The geology major at Murray State is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Geological & Earth Sciences. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Most Focused Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 74 |
| Most Focused Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 214 |
| Most Popular Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 260 |
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in geology from Murray State. This makes it the #154 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Geology Student Demographics at Murray State
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at Murray State University.
Murray State Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Program
About 100% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in geology at Murray State are white. This is above average for this degree on the nationwide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Murray State University with a bachelor's in geology.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Murray State Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Program
Of the students who received a geology master's degree from Murray State, 67% were white. This is typical for this degree on the natiowide level. In the geology master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of degree recipients. That is 11% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Murray State University with a master's in geology.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Murray State also has a doctoral program available in geology. In 2021, 0 student graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.
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Careers That Geology Grads May Go Into
A degree in geology can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for KY, the home state for Murray State University.
| Occupation | Jobs in KY | Average Salary in KY |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Sciences Managers | 300 | $110,070 |
| Geoscientists | 210 | $73,230 |
| Chemistry Professors | 160 | $68,760 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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