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Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Wyoming

46 Geology students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Geological & Earth Sciences is the 41st most popular major out of a total 167 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Geological & Earth Sciences Majors in Wyoming

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 26
Master’s Degree 10
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9
Associate Degree 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of geology majors in Wyoming is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.2%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.5%
  • White: 65.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.7%
  • Other Races: 17.4%
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Jobs for Geological & Earth Sciences Grads in Wyoming

In this state, there are 440 people employed in jobs related to a geology degree, compared to 128,200 nationwide.

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Wages for Geological & Earth Sciences Jobs in Wyoming

A typical salary for a geology grad in the state is $79,970, compared to a typical salary of $101,890 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Wyoming that offer geology degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
11,829 Total Students

99% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.60 years to complete their degree at UW. Graduates earn an average $43,335 after graduation.

#2

Casper College

Casper
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,551 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $31,590 after graduation. This public school has an average net price of $7,044. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

Geological & Earth Sciences Careers in WY

Some of the careers geology majors go into include:

Job Title WY Job Growth WY Median Salary
Geoscientists 10% $69,370
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 0% $88,510
Chemistry Professors 0% $74,280
Natural Sciences Managers 0% $92,360
Hydrologists 0% $71,430

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

Major Annual Graduates in WY
Chemistry 24
Physics 23
Astronomy & Astrophysics 7
Atmospheric Sciences 3

View all majors related to Geological & Earth Sciences

View Nationwide Geological & Earth Sciences Report

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