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Geology in New Jersey

Geology Schools in New Jersey

110 students earned Geology degrees in New Jersey in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Geology is the 129th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Geology Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 78
Master’s Degree 21
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6
Associate Degree 5

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of geology majors in New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 12.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 17.3%
  • White: 53.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.5%
  • Other Races: 10.0%
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Jobs for Geology Grads in New Jersey

In this state, there are 420 people employed in jobs related to a geology degree, compared to 106,830 nationwide.

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Wages for Geology Jobs in New Jersey

Geology grads earn an average of $101,940 in the state and $101,890 nationwide.

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

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
21,005 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.39 years. 82% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 34%.

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Princeton University

Princeton
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
7,853 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.10 years. 5 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 62% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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13 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
14,064 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,406. The average student takes 4.66 years to complete their degree at Kean.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
50,411 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $22,675. 70% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 58% are considered full time.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
13,231 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 61%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,508.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
9,893 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 49%. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
7,550 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.87 years to complete their degree at NJCU.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,084 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $6,117. Of all the students who attend this school, 59% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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#9

Rowan University

Glassboro
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
19,678 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.36 years. The full-time teacher rate is 46%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $21,344.

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#10

Rider University

Lawrenceville
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,636 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,153. The full-time teacher rate is 46%.

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Geology Careers in NJ

Some of the careers geology majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Chemical & Physical Oceanography 13

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