Geology & Earth Sciences Schools in Illinois
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Jobs for Geology & Earth Sciences Grads in Illinois
There are 3,790 people in the state and 150,290 people in the nation working in Geology jobs.
Wages for Geology & Earth Sciences Jobs in Illinois
A typical salary for a Geology grad in the state is $152,055, compared to a typical salary of $149,244 nationwide.
Most Popular Geology & Earth Sciences Programs in IL
Our data covers 5 colleges in Illinois offering Geology degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $47,662 a year. About 78% of those who apply are admitted. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $53,513 a year. About 44% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $46,159 after earning their degree at this institution. About 89% of those who apply are admitted. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $45,902 a year. About 70% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 70%.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $73,331 after earning their degree at this institution. About 7% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.
Geology & Earth Sciences Careers in IL
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 |
Related Majors in Illinois
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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