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Geology in Iowa

Geology Schools in Iowa

58 students earned Geology degrees in Iowa in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Geology is the 128th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Geology Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 40
Master’s Degree 14
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.7%
  • Black or African American: 1.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.4%
  • White: 77.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.1%
  • Other Races: 3.4%
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Jobs for Geology Grads in Iowa

There are 720 people in the state and 128,200 people in the nation working in geology jobs.

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Wages for Geology Jobs in Iowa

In this state, geology grads earn an average of $94,470. Nationwide, they make an average of $101,890.

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There are 4 colleges in Iowa that offer geology degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

Iowa State University

Ames
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
31,822 Total Students

89% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $15,494. The full-time teacher rate is 85%.

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University of Iowa

Iowa City
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 87%. A typical student attending Iowa will pay a net price of $20,426. Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years.

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#3

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
9,507 Total Students

89% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,414. 78% of the teachers are full time.

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#4

Cornell College

Mount Vernon
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
1,002 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.01 years. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Geology Careers in IA

Some of the careers geology majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 17% $89,270
Chemistry Professors 8% $82,980

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Chemistry 203
Physics 141
Atmospheric Sciences 17
Astronomy & Astrophysics 11
General Physical Sciences 1

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