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Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Florida

223 Geology students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Geological & Earth Sciences is the 125th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Geological & Earth Sciences Majors in Florida

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 108
Master’s Degree 62
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 51
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 51
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 51
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 2
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.1%
  • Black or African American: 1.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.3%
  • White: 59.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 14.8%
  • Other Races: 6.7%
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Jobs for Geological & Earth Sciences Grads in Florida

2,140 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 Florida

In this state, geology grads earn an average of $81,170. Nationwide, they make an average of $101,890.

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There are 9 colleges in Florida that offer geology degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
50,626 Total Students

72% of the teachers are full time. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.30%.

#2

University of Miami

Coral Gables
38 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
17,809 Total Students

In their early career, U Miami grads earn an average salary of $54,383. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at U Miami.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
43,569 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,946.

#4

University of Florida

Gainesville
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
53,372 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,135. The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
58,836 Total Students

The 4.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.58 years to graduate. A typical student attending FIU will pay a net price of $5,298.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
30,805 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $10,735. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $43,006 after graduation.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,407 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 49 to 1. The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,577.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
6,775 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.20%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. It takes the average student 4.29 years to graduate.

#9

Eckerd College

Saint Petersburg
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
1,822 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 3.00% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 88%.

Geological & Earth Sciences Careers in FL

Some of the careers geology majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Geoscientists 22% $81,650
Hydrologists 20% $84,560
Natural Sciences Managers 19% $0
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 17% $93,510
Chemistry Professors 14% $86,330

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

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Chemistry 780
Physics 358
Astronomy & Astrophysics 74
Atmospheric Sciences 67
Materials Sciences 5
Other Physical Science 1

View all majors related to Geological & Earth Sciences

View Nationwide Geological & Earth Sciences Report

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