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Geological & Earth Sciences in Tennessee

Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Tennessee

Jobs for Geological & Earth Sciences Grads in Tennessee

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

Geological & Earth Sciences Jobs Nationwide vs. TN

Wages for Geological & Earth Sciences Jobs in Tennessee

Geology grads earn an average of $87,492 in the state and $142,380 nationwide.

Geological & Earth Sciences Wages Nationwide vs. TN

Our data covers 5 colleges in Tennessee offering Geology degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $39,962 a year. With an admission rate of 87%, getting in takes some planning. 74% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $38,819 a year. With an admission rate of 68%, getting in takes some planning. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,466 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 93% of applicants. 71% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $68,884 a year. With an admission rate of 6%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $44,937 after earning their degree at this institution. About 46% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 91%.

Geological & Earth Sciences Careers in TN

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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