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Paleontology in South Dakota

Paleontology Schools in South Dakota

Jobs for Paleontology Grads in South Dakota

There are 270 people in the state and 134,860 people in the nation working in Paleontology jobs.

Paleontology Jobs Nationwide vs. SD

Wages for Paleontology Jobs in South Dakota

Paleontology grads earn an average of $101,186 in the state and $157,965 nationwide.

Paleontology Wages Nationwide vs. SD

There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $71,587 after earning their degree at this institution. About 85% of those who apply are admitted. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

Paleontology Careers in SD

Some of the careers Paleontology majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $72,801
Clinical Research Coordinators $110,931
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $58,500
Water Resource Specialists $179,716

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Paleontology.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology 974
Astronomy 876
Astrophysics 485
Other Astronomy & Astrophysics 129
Climate Science 100
Environmental Geosciences 96
Other Atmospheric Sciences 64
Earth Systems Science 43

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