by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Salem State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geology.
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The bachelor's program at Salem State was ranked #145 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #6 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Salem State University handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is an increase of 167% over the previous year when 3 degrees were handed out.
Geology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Salem State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,789 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $36,478 for all geology bachelor's degree recipients.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at Salem State University.
Of the 8 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in geology from Salem State in 2021, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Salem State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Salem State University with a bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 5 |
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