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Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in South Carolina

In 2020-2021, 64 students earned their Geology degrees in SC.

In this state, Geological & Earth Sciences is the 117th most popular major out of a total 251 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Geological & Earth Sciences Majors in South Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 47
Master’s Degree 12
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of geology majors in South Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.8%
  • White: 81.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.8%
  • Other Races: 3.1%
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Jobs for Geological & Earth Sciences Grads in South Carolina

There are 1,060 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 South Carolina

In this state, geology grads earn an average of $72,040. Nationwide, they make an average of $101,890.

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

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
35,470 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.18 years.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
26,406 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $21,262. It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#3

College of Charleston

Charleston
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
10,384 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,654. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

#4

Furman University

Greenville
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
2,567 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.20%. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 84% of the teachers are full time.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
10,118 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate. The 8.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Geological & Earth Sciences Careers in SC

Some of the careers geology majors go into include:

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Geoscientists 17% $69,700
Natural Sciences Managers 16% $81,730
Chemistry Professors 10% $63,580
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 9% $0
Hydrologists 8% $49,260

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

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Chemistry 242
Physics 107
Astronomy & Astrophysics 5
Other Physical Science 4
Atmospheric Sciences 2

View all majors related to Geological & Earth Sciences

View Nationwide Geological & Earth Sciences Report

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