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Geological & Earth Sciences in Illinois

Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Geological & Earth Sciences Grads in Illinois

There are 4,720 people in the state and 173,620 people in the nation working in Geology jobs.

Geological & Earth Sciences Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Geological & Earth Sciences Jobs in Illinois

In this state, Geology grads earn an average of $141,592. Nationwide, they make an average of $142,380.

Geological & Earth Sciences Wages Nationwide vs. IL

There are 5 colleges in Illinois that offer Geology degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $47,662 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 78% of applicants. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $53,513 a year. The school admits about 44% of applicants. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $46,159 a year. With an admission rate of 89%, getting in takes some planning. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $77,119 a year. With an admission rate of 5%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 99%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $45,902 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 70% of applicants. 70% of full-time students return after their first year.

Geological & Earth Sciences Careers in IL

Some of the careers Geology majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $72,801
Clinical Research Coordinators $110,931
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $58,500
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary $69,509
Hydrologists $96,513
Hydrologic Technicians $92,011
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians $119,992

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Geology.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Chemistry 19,434
Physics 12,910
General Physical Sciences 2,661
Astronomy & Astrophysics 1,580
Atmospheric Sciences 1,341
Materials Sciences 650
Other Physical Science 422
Physics and Astronomy 39

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