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Geological & Earth Sciences in Pennsylvania

Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Pennsylvania

Jobs for Geological & Earth Sciences Grads in Pennsylvania

10,240 people in the state and 173,620 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Geology.

Geological & Earth Sciences Jobs Nationwide vs. PA

Wages for Geological & Earth Sciences Jobs in Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a Geology grad in the state is $133,600, compared to a typical salary of $142,380 nationwide.

Geological & Earth Sciences Wages Nationwide vs. PA

Our data covers 9 colleges in Pennsylvania offering Geology degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $49,721 a year. About 50% of those who apply are admitted. 92% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $43,429 a year. About 95% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 75%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $86,069 after earning their degree at this institution. About 6% of those who apply are admitted. 98% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $50,561 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 79%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

#5

Lehigh University

Bethlehem

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $71,597 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 29% of applicants. 93% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,776 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 75%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 81%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $43,533 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 89%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $39,923 a year. About 95% of those who apply are admitted. 75% of full-time students return after their first year.

#9

Temple University

Philadelphia

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $45,412 a year. The school admits about 83% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 83%.

Geological & Earth Sciences Careers in PA

Some of the careers Geology 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
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary $69,509
Hydrologists $96,513
Hydrologic Technicians $92,011
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians $119,992

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Geology.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Chemistry 19,434
Physics 12,910
General Physical Sciences 2,661
Astronomy & Astrophysics 1,580
Atmospheric Sciences 1,341
Materials Sciences 650
Other Physical Science 422
Physics and Astronomy 39

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