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Geological & Earth Sciences in Utah

Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Utah

Jobs for Geological & Earth Sciences Grads in Utah

There are 2,220 people in the state and 173,620 people in the nation working in Geology jobs.

Geological & Earth Sciences Jobs Nationwide vs. UT

Wages for Geological & Earth Sciences Jobs in Utah

Geology grads earn an average of $114,119 in the state and $142,380 nationwide.

Geological & Earth Sciences Wages Nationwide vs. UT

Our data covers 4 colleges in Utah offering Geology degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

University of Utah

Salt Lake City

Graduates earn a median salary of $52,685 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 87% of applicants. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $45,312 in their first year after graduation. About 94% of those who apply are admitted. 74% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $50,157 a year. The school admits about 69% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 89%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,158 in their first year after graduation. About 80% of those who apply are admitted. 74% of full-time students return after their first year.

Geological & Earth Sciences Careers in UT

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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