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45 students earned Geology degrees in Arkansas in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Geological & Earth Sciences is the 101st most popular major out of a total 239 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Geological & Earth Sciences Majors in Arkansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 32
Master’s Degree 9
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 4.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.4%
  • White: 68.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.9%
  • Other Races: 13.3%
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Jobs for Geological & Earth Sciences Grads in Arkansas

There are 590 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 Arkansas

A typical salary for a geology grad in the state is $70,340, compared to a typical salary of $101,890 nationwide.

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

#1

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
27,562 Total Students

87% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,807 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.31 years.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
8,899 Total Students

96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.50 years to complete their degree at UA Little Rock. A typical student attending UA Little Rock will pay a net price of $16,065.

#3

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
10,829 Total Students

96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, ATU grads earn an average salary of $32,177. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.80%.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
5,887 Total Students

The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at UAFS. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it.

Geological & Earth Sciences Careers in AR

Some of the careers geology majors go into include:

Job Title AR Job Growth AR Median Salary
Hydrologists 50% $0
Geoscientists 13% $52,440
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $99,660
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 11% $61,340
Chemistry Professors 5% $67,360

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

Major Annual Graduates in AR
Chemistry 215
Physics 80
General Physical Sciences 17
Materials Sciences 11
Astronomy & Astrophysics 2

View all majors related to Geological & Earth Sciences

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