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Geology in Minnesota

Geology Schools in Minnesota

95 Geology students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

A Geology major is the 149th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Geology Majors in Minnesota

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 74
Master’s Degree 11
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6
Associate Degree 3
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.1%
  • Black or African American: 2.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.3%
  • White: 74.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.2%
  • Other Races: 11.6%
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Jobs for Geology Grads in Minnesota

2,170 people in the state and 106,830 in the nation are employed in jobs related to geology.

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Wages for Geology Jobs in Minnesota

In this state, geology grads earn an average of $78,410. Nationwide, they make an average of $101,890.

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There are 10 colleges in Minnesota that offer geology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,017 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 82% are considered full time.

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Carleton College

Northfield
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
1,940 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 80% are considered full time. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Carleton.

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19 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
10,275 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $17,156. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
7,106 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 59%. The average student takes 4.42 years to complete their degree at Winona State. This public school has an average net price of $17,699.

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Macalester College

Saint Paul
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
2,049 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $29,697.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
14,761 Total Students

90% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
9,792 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. The full-time teacher rate is 48%. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
1,339 Total Students

97% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years. A typical student attending UMN Morris will pay a net price of $10,541.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
2,230 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 92%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
11,841 Total Students

65% of the teachers are full time. 99% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.61 years to complete their degree at St. Cloud State University.

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Geology Careers in MN

Some of the careers geology majors go into include:

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 0% $88,020

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

Major Annual Graduates in MN
Hydrology & Water Resources Science 19
Other Geological & Earth Sciences 6

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