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Geological & Earth Sciences in Iowa

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Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Iowa

54 students earned Geology degrees in Iowa in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Geological & Earth Sciences is the 128th most popular major out of a total 268 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Geological & Earth Sciences Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 32
Master’s Degree 15
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1
Post-Master’s Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, a geology major is equally popular with women and men.

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.7%
  • Black or African American: 1.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.7%
  • White: 70.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.3%
  • Other Races: 11.1%
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Jobs for Geological & Earth Sciences 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 Geological & Earth Sciences 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:

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

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 2.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 85%.

#1

University of Iowa

Iowa City
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 86%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $48,768 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending Iowa will pay a net price of $19,401.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
9,507 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.80%. A typical student attending UNI will pay a net price of $16,438.

#4

Cornell College

Mount Vernon
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
1,002 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.01 years. The 3.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,662 after earning their degree at this institution.

Geological & Earth Sciences 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
Geoscientists 14% $78,000
Natural Sciences Managers 13% $117,890
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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