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Geological & Earth Sciences in Oregon

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Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Oregon

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

As a degree choice, Geological & Earth Sciences is the 74th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Geological & Earth Sciences Majors in Oregon

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 92
Master’s Degree 26
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 15
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2
Associate Degree 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.4%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.2%
  • White: 68.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.6%
  • Other Races: 10.2%
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Jobs for Geological & Earth Sciences Grads in Oregon

There are 2,360 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 Oregon

In this state, geology grads earn an average of $97,780. Nationwide, they make an average of $101,890.

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There are 5 colleges in Oregon that offer geology degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

74 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
32,312 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 88% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 80%. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
21,752 Total Students

The average student takes 4.29 years to complete their degree at UO. The full-time teacher rate is 69%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,047.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
23,640 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 84% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,498. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,719 after earning their degree at this institution.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
4,554 Total Students

89% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,214. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,956 Total Students

A typical student attending LBCC will pay a net price of $11,623. The full-time teacher rate is 35%. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Geological & Earth Sciences Careers in OR

Some of the careers geology majors go into include:

Job Title OR Job Growth OR Median Salary
Geoscientists 23% $72,320
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 11% $95,830
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $104,160
Chemistry Professors 11% $88,260
Hydrologists 11% $78,760

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

Major Annual Graduates in OR
Chemistry 274
Physics 187
Materials Sciences 7
General Physical Sciences 1

View all majors related to Geological & Earth Sciences

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