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Geology in Nevada

Geology Schools in Nevada

In 2022-2023, 58 students earned their Geology degrees in NV.

As a degree choice, Geology is the 88th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Geology Majors in Nevada

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 49
Master’s Degree 4
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3
Associate Degree 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.4%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 27.6%
  • White: 55.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 13.8%
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Jobs for Geology Grads in Nevada

There are 990 people in the state and 106,830 people in the nation working in geology jobs.

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Wages for Geology Jobs in Nevada

A typical salary for a geology grad in the state is $94,500, compared to a typical salary of $101,890 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Nevada that offer geology degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

University of Nevada - Las Vegas

Las Vegas
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
31,142 Total Students

96% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 99%. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#2

University of Nevada - Reno

Reno
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
20,722 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $15,198. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#3

Truckee Meadows Community College

Reno
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,249 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 99%. A typical student attending Truckee Meadows Community College will pay a net price of $4,693. 90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Geology Careers in NV

Some of the careers geology majors go into include:

Job Title NV Job Growth NV Median Salary

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

Major Annual Graduates in NV
Hydrology & Water Resources Science 13
Other Geological & Earth Sciences 10
Geophysics & Seismology 5

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