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Geological & Earth Sciences in Louisiana

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Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Louisiana

In 2020-2021, 141 students earned their Geology degrees in LA.

As a degree choice, Geological & Earth Sciences is the 59th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Geological & Earth Sciences Majors in Louisiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 78
Master’s Degree 43
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 16
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4
Post-Master’s Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 4.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.3%
  • White: 70.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 14.2%
  • Other Races: 5.7%
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Jobs for Geological & Earth Sciences Grads in Louisiana

There are 1,390 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 Louisiana

A typical salary for a geology grad in the state is $94,850, compared to a typical salary of $101,890 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Louisiana that offer geology degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

72 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
34,285 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 90% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.00%. A typical student attending Louisiana State University will pay a net price of $17,811.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,450 Total Students

79% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.68 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
8,375 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 71%. This public school has an average net price of $12,140.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
13,927 Total Students

80% of students get financical aid. The 3.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Tulane.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
563 Total Students

70% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.70%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,447 after earning their degree at this institution.

Geological & Earth Sciences Careers in LA

Some of the careers geology majors go into include:

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 25% $102,520
Chemistry Professors 18% $0
Geoscientists 12% $98,720
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $93,610

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

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Chemistry 237
Physics 93
Atmospheric Sciences 5
General Physical Sciences 1

View all majors related to Geological & Earth Sciences

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