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Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Idaho

In 2020-2021, 65 students earned their Geology degrees in ID.

In this state, Geological & Earth Sciences is the 68th most popular major out of a total 223 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Geological & Earth Sciences Majors in Idaho

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 41
Master’s Degree 17
Associate Degree 4
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.5%
  • Black or African American: 1.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.1%
  • White: 81.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.6%
  • Other Races: 7.7%
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Jobs for Geological & Earth Sciences Grads in Idaho

740 people in the state and 128,200 in the nation are employed in jobs related to geology.

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Wages for Geological & Earth Sciences Jobs in Idaho

A typical salary for a geology grad in the state is $88,060, compared to a typical salary of $101,890 nationwide.

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

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
24,069 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,776 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,153. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 59% are considered full time.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,791 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 89% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,964. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
44,481 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.96 years to graduate. 60% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
11,766 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Graduates earn an average $34,482 after graduation. The average student takes 4.67 years to complete their degree at ISU.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
3,856 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $34,872 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 9.20% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.64 years to complete their degree at Lewis - Clark State College.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,200 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $7,682. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,809 a year.

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North Idaho College

Coeur d'Alene
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,737 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,270 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,321 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $5,188. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 86% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Geological & Earth Sciences Careers in ID

Some of the careers geology majors go into include:

Job Title ID Job Growth ID Median Salary
Chemistry Professors 14% $57,530
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 13% $90,390
Hydrologists 10% $44,330
Natural Sciences Managers 5% $90,500
Geoscientists 0% $83,170

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

Major Annual Graduates in ID
Chemistry 87
Physics 56

View all majors related to Geological & Earth Sciences

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