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Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Ohio

In 2020-2021, 237 students earned their Geology degrees in OH.

A Geological & Earth Sciences major is the 102nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Geological & Earth Sciences Majors in Ohio

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 159
Master’s Degree 50
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 23
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 23
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 23
Associate Degree 3
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.3%
  • Black or African American: 2.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.9%
  • White: 78.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.2%
  • Other Races: 5.1%
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Jobs for Geological & Earth Sciences Grads in Ohio

There are 2,640 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 Ohio

Geology grads earn an average of $98,380 in the state and $101,890 nationwide.

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

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
10,936 Total Students

The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at Wright State University - Main Campus. The full-time teacher rate is 66%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,906 a year.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
18,880 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. A typical student attending Miami University - Oxford will pay a net price of $24,756. 90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
61,369 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. A typical student attending Ohio State will pay a net price of $16,845. In their early career, Ohio State grads earn an average salary of $44,737.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
40,826 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.70%. Graduates earn an average $42,023 after graduation. A typical student attending UC will pay a net price of $22,415.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
25,714 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
26,822 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $19,117. Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
16,094 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.61 years to graduate. A typical student attending University of Akron Main Campus will pay a net price of $17,945. In their early career, University of Akron Main Campus grads earn an average salary of $34,682.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
4,447 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $20,974. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 34% are considered full time.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
18,142 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,558. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.80%.

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Oberlin College

Oberlin
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
2,658 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

Geological & Earth Sciences Careers in OH

Some of the careers geology majors go into include:

Job Title OH Job Growth OH Median Salary
Natural Sciences Managers 14% $120,720
Geoscientists 8% $75,140
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 7% $87,920
Chemistry Professors 6% $81,120
Hydrologists 4% $79,870

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

Major Annual Graduates in OH
Chemistry 846
Physics 393
Astronomy & Astrophysics 64
Atmospheric Sciences 25
General Physical Sciences 9
Materials Sciences 4
Other Physical Science 3

View all majors related to Geological & Earth Sciences

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