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Geological & Earth Sciences in New York

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Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in New York

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

In terms of popularity, Geological & Earth Sciences is the 106th most popular major in the state out of a total 336 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Geological & Earth Sciences Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 386
Master’s Degree 114
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 50
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 50
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 50
Post-Master’s Certificate 21
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 21
Associate Degree 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of geology majors in New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.7%
  • Black or African American: 5.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.4%
  • White: 67.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.2%
  • Other Races: 5.1%
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Jobs for Geological & Earth Sciences Grads in New York

In this state, there are 5,380 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 New York

In this state, geology grads earn an average of $102,260. Nationwide, they make an average of $101,890.

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

92 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
30,135 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $79,434 a year.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
32,347 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $19,262. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.26 years.

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
18,148 Total Students

The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at Binghamton University. The full-time teacher rate is 73%. This public school has an average net price of $20,703.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,300 Total Students

37% of the teachers are full time. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 3.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
23,620 Total Students

93% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $78,779 after earning their degree at this institution.

#5

SUNY New Paltz

New Paltz
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
7,489 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 54% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 2.70% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

#7

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
26,782 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,975 after earning their degree at this institution. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,119.

#8

Queens College

Queens
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
19,700 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.10%. It takes the average student 4.64 years to graduate. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#8

SUNY Geneseo

Geneseo
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
4,911 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $47,241 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 67%. It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate.

#10

Syracuse University

Syracuse
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
21,322 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. An average student at Syracuse will pay a net price of $34,683. The full-time teacher rate is 69%.

Geological & Earth Sciences Careers in NY

Some of the careers geology majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Geoscientists 19% $71,050
Chemistry Professors 18% $90,220
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 17% $97,390
Natural Sciences Managers 17% $124,560

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Chemistry 1,421
Physics 1,121
General Physical Sciences 984
Other Physical Science 214
Materials Sciences 96
Astronomy & Astrophysics 81
Atmospheric Sciences 61

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