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Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Massachusetts

153 students earned Geology degrees in Massachusetts in the 2020-2021 year.

A Geological & Earth Sciences major is the 124th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Geological & Earth Sciences Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 117
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 19
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 19
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 19
Master’s Degree 16
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1
Post-Master’s Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.9%
  • Black or African American: 1.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.8%
  • White: 67.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.5%
  • Other Races: 11.1%
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Jobs for Geological & Earth Sciences Grads in Massachusetts

There are 5,830 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 Massachusetts

A typical salary for a geology grad in the state is $104,780, compared to a typical salary of $101,890 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Massachusetts that offer geology degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.11 years to complete their degree at UMass Amherst.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
11,254 Total Students

99% of the teachers are full time. This private school has an average net price of $16,407. Graduates earn an average $112,623 after graduation.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
10,651 Total Students

The average student takes 4.46 years to complete their degree at Bridgewater State. A typical student attending Bridgewater State will pay a net price of $18,951. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#4

Smith College

Northampton
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
2,504 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,017 a year. This private school has an average net price of $29,615. 85% of the teachers are full time.

#5

Williams College

Williamstown
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
1,987 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $59,277 a year. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,497.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
7,242 Total Students

99% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $46,526 after graduation. The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at Salem State.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
6,728 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 53%. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it.

#6

Mount Holyoke College

South Hadley
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
2,040 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. An average student at Mt. Holyoke will pay a net price of $28,724.

#9

Tufts University

Medford
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
12,219 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years. The full-time teacher rate is 65%.

#10

Boston College

Chestnut Hill
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
14,934 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $36,599. In their early career, Boston College grads earn an average salary of $70,858.

#10

Wellesley College

Wellesley
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
2,280 Total Students

7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 68% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 0.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Geological & Earth Sciences Careers in MA

Some of the careers geology majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 16% $115,380
Geoscientists 15% $81,180
Chemistry Professors 15% $93,350
Natural Sciences Managers 13% $164,590

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Chemistry 744
Physics 679
Astronomy & Astrophysics 108
Materials Sciences 22
Atmospheric Sciences 7
General Physical Sciences 4
Other Physical Science 4

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