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Geology in Utah

Geology Schools in Utah

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

A Geology major is the 118th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Geology Majors in Utah

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 64
Master’s Degree 19
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8
Associate Degree 7

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.0%
  • Black or African American: 2.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.2%
  • White: 81.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.0%
  • Other Races: 5.1%
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Jobs for Geology Grads in Utah

1,710 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 Utah

A typical salary for a geology grad in the state is $86,270, compared to a typical salary of $101,890 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Utah that offer geology degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
36,461 Total Students

63% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 71%.

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University of Utah

Salt Lake City
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
33,081 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.68 years to graduate.

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15 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
29,596 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,514. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
12,582 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate. 72% of the teachers are full time.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
27,691 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 96% are considered full time. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
40,936 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.79 years. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 50%.

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#6

Westminster College Utah

Salt Lake City
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
1,849 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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#8

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
27,293 Total Students

24% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,929.

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Geology Careers in UT

Some of the careers geology majors go into include:

Job Title UT Job Growth UT Median Salary
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 40% $94,450

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

Major Annual Graduates in UT
Hydrology & Water Resources Science 9
Other Geological & Earth Sciences 7
Geophysics & Seismology 6

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