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109 Geology students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Geological & Earth Sciences is the 105th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Geological & Earth Sciences Majors in Maryland

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 88
Master’s Degree 12
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.5%
  • Black or African American: 2.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.4%
  • White: 70.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.6%
  • Other Races: 10.1%
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Jobs for Geological & Earth Sciences Grads in Maryland

In this state, there are 4,460 people employed in jobs related to a geology degree, compared to 128,200 nationwide.

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Wages for Geological & Earth Sciences Jobs in Maryland

Geology grads earn an average of $100,280 in the state and $101,890 nationwide.

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

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
4,594 Total Students

The average student takes 4.03 years to complete their degree at Annapolis. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
40,709 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $59,719 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.22 years to complete their degree at UMCP.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
28,890 Total Students

65% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $75,418 a year.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
21,917 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $18,105. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,390 a year. 55% of the teachers are full time.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
4,857 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $39,374 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 6.50% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.57 years to graduate.

#5

Salisbury University

Salisbury
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
8,124 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.30 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 3.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public school has an average net price of $18,402.

Geological & Earth Sciences Careers in MD

Some of the careers geology majors go into include:

Job Title MD Job Growth MD Median Salary
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 20% $133,800
Chemistry Professors 6% $81,830
Natural Sciences Managers 4% $137,500
Geoscientists 2% $86,970
Hydrologists 0% $100,580

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

Major Annual Graduates in MD
Chemistry 339
Physics 288
Other Physical Science 107
Astronomy & Astrophysics 46
Atmospheric Sciences 22
General Physical Sciences 21

View all majors related to Geological & Earth Sciences

View Nationwide Geological & Earth Sciences Report

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