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Geological & Earth Sciences at University of Akron Main Campus

If you are interested in studying geological and earth sciences, you may want to check out the program at University of Akron Main Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Akron Main Campus is located in Akron, Ohio and approximately 16,094 students attend the school each year. In 2021, 15 geology majors received their bachelor's degree from University of Akron Main Campus.

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.

University of Akron Main Campus Geological & Earth Sciences Degrees Available

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Geology
  • Master’s Degree in Geology

University of Akron Main Campus Geological & Earth Sciences Rankings

Each year, College Factual ranks geology programs across the country. The following shows how University of Akron Main Campus performed in these rankings.

Note: While rankings may be a good starting point when you're researching a school, they don't necessarily highlight all of a school's strengths. Don't forget to check out the other details that are available for a school to see if it has what you're looking for in a program.

Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings

The geology major at University of Akron Main Campus 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
Best Value Geological & Earth Sciences Schools 11
84
Most Popular Geological & Earth Sciences Schools 161
Most Popular Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Degree Schools 182

In 2021, 1 student received their master’s degree in geology from University of Akron Main Campus. This is the #183 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.

How Much Do Geology Graduates from University of Akron Main Campus Make?

The median salary of geology students who receive their bachelor's degree at University of Akron Main Campus is $37,306. This is 2% higher than $36,478, which is the national average for all geology bachelor's degree recipients.

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Geology Student Demographics at University of Akron Main Campus

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at University of Akron Main Campus.

University of Akron Main Campus Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Program

80% Women
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 geology majors earned their bachelor's degree from University of Akron Main Campus. Of these graduates, 20% were men and 80% were women.

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About 87% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in geology at University of Akron Main Campus 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 University of Akron Main Campus with a bachelor's in geology.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 13
International Students 1
Other Races/Ethnicities 1

University of Akron Main Campus Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 geology major earned their master's degree from University of Akron Main Campus.

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The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Akron Main Campus with a master's in geology.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 1
International Students 0
Other Races/Ethnicities 0

University of Akron Main Campus also has a doctoral program available in geology. In 2021, 0 student graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.

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 OH, the home state for University of Akron Main Campus.

Occupation Jobs in OH Average Salary in OH
Natural Sciences Managers 1,000 $131,680
Chemistry Professors 850 $98,380
Geoscientists 310 $75,600
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 240 $107,080
Hydrologists 240 $79,680

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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