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Geological & Earth Sciences in Michigan

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Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Michigan

212 students earned Geology degrees in Michigan in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Geological & Earth Sciences is the 103rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Geological & Earth Sciences Majors in Michigan

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 155
Master’s Degree 29
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 21
Post-Master’s Certificate 6
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 1.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.8%
  • White: 75.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.3%
  • Other Races: 6.1%
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Jobs for Geological & Earth Sciences Grads in Michigan

2,750 people in the state and 128,200 in the nation are employed in jobs related to geology.

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Wages for Geological & Earth Sciences Jobs in Michigan

Geology grads earn an average of $92,640 in the state and $101,890 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Michigan that offer geology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

62 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
47,907 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.30%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,878. In their early career, U-M grads earn an average salary of $62,027.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,887 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,371. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.64 years.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
49,695 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $19,058. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.60%. In their early career, Michigan State grads earn an average salary of $50,137.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
6,873 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,384. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
26,241 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $40,269 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. It takes the average student 4.73 years to graduate.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
23,350 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,356. The average student takes 4.51 years to complete their degree at GVSU.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
1,909 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,445 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.36 years.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
16,294 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,127. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.10%. It takes the average student 4.74 years to graduate.

#9

Albion College

Albion
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
1,506 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. An average student at Albion will pay a net price of $16,862.

#9

Hope College

Holland
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
3,061 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,047 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 2.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This private institution charges an average net price of $26,944.

Geological & Earth Sciences Careers in MI

Some of the careers geology majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Geoscientists 16% $0
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 13% $86,450
Chemistry Professors 10% $87,200
Hydrologists 8% $76,510

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

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Chemistry 563
Physics 344
Astronomy & Astrophysics 57
General Physical Sciences 45
Atmospheric Sciences 36
Materials Sciences 21
Other Physical Science 11

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