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Geology & Earth Sciences in Colorado

Geology & Earth Sciences Schools in Colorado

Jobs for Geology & Earth Sciences Grads in Colorado

In this state, there are 3,550 people employed in jobs related to a Geology degree, compared to 150,290 nationwide.

Geology & Earth Sciences Jobs Nationwide vs. CO

Wages for Geology & Earth Sciences Jobs in Colorado

Geology grads earn an average of $131,823 in the state and $149,244 nationwide.

Geology & Earth Sciences Wages Nationwide vs. CO

Our data covers 6 colleges in Colorado offering Geology degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $48,932 a year. With an admission rate of 83%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 89%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $43,283 after earning their degree at this institution. About 90% of those who apply are admitted. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,691 in their first year after graduation. About 86% of those who apply are admitted. 74% of full-time students return after their first year.

#4

Colorado College

Colorado Springs

Graduates earn a median salary of $33,261 in their first year after graduation. About 20% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 95%.

#5

Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,536 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 81% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 75%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $44,523 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 99%, getting in takes some planning. 70% of full-time students return after their first year.

Geology & Earth Sciences Careers in CO

Some of the careers Geology majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $72,801
Clinical Research Coordinators $110,931
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $58,500
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Hydrologists $96,513
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians $119,992

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Geology.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology 974
Astronomy 876
Astrophysics 485
Other Astronomy & Astrophysics 129
Climate Science 100
Environmental Geosciences 96
Other Atmospheric Sciences 64
Earth Systems Science 43

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