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Geology in Maine

Geology Schools in Maine

61 students earned Geology degrees in Maine in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, Geology is the 58th most popular major in the state out of a total 212 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Geology Majors in Maine

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 47
Master’s Degree 5
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.3%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.6%
  • White: 77.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.2%
  • Other Races: 4.9%
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Jobs for Geology Grads in Maine

In this state, there are 750 people employed in jobs related to a geology degree, compared to 128,200 nationwide.

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Wages for Geology Jobs in Maine

Geology grads earn an average of $77,910 in the state and $101,890 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Maine that offer geology degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
11,741 Total Students

A typical student attending UMaine will pay a net price of $17,175. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. 70% of the teachers are full time.

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Bowdoin College

Brunswick
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
1,777 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. 55% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate.

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Bates College

Lewiston
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
1,876 Total Students

93% of the teachers are full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $29,341. Most students complete their degree in 4.04 years.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
1,862 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 67%.

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Colby College

Waterville
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
2,155 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $16,507. The full-time teacher rate is 94%. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
941 Total Students

93% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. 79% of the teachers are full time.

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Geology Careers in ME

Some of the careers geology majors go into include:

Job Title ME Job Growth ME Median Salary
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 0% $75,480
Chemistry Professors 0% $71,420

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

Major Annual Graduates in ME
Physics 71
Chemistry 59

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