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18 students earned Geology degrees in Nebraska in the 2020-2021 year.

A Geological & Earth Sciences major is the 146th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Geological & Earth Sciences Majors in Nebraska

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 11
Master’s Degree 5
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 5.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.6%
  • White: 50.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 27.8%
  • Other Races: 11.1%
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Jobs for Geological & Earth Sciences Grads in Nebraska

In this state, there are 520 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 Nebraska

In this state, geology grads earn an average of $79,570. Nationwide, they make an average of $101,890.

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There are 2 colleges in Nebraska that offer geology degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
25,108 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.42 years.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
15,892 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.66 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 88% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 51%.

Geological & Earth Sciences Careers in NE

Some of the careers geology majors go into include:

Job Title NE Job Growth NE Median Salary
Natural Sciences Managers 14% $87,250
Geoscientists 13% $78,920
Hydrologists 11% $61,510
Chemistry Professors 6% $72,320
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in NE
Chemistry 131
Physics 69
Atmospheric Sciences 8
General Physical Sciences 3

View all majors related to Geological & Earth Sciences

View Nationwide Geological & Earth Sciences Report

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