Geology Degree

The geology degree program at Modesto Junior College will help students gain knowledge in the earth sciences, including the behavior of solids, liquids, and gases that compromise the earth, as well as the forces that act upon it. Students who graduate the geology degree program may follow a career path in paleontology, stratigraphy, geological mapping, and more. Courses include instruction in historical geology, geomorphology, and sedimentology, the chemistry of rocks and soils, mineralogy, petrology, geostatistics, volcanology, glaciology, and geophysical principles. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer geology degrees.

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Modesto Junior College

699 South C St, Oxnard, CA

About
Modesto Junior College, located in Modesto, California, is a member of the California Community College System and serves the central valley area. The school has an enrollment of over 20000 degree seeking students, and as a result has built and updated its campus to serve the increase demand placed upon the school. The school is committed to remaining current with the changing needs of the community, adding, updating, reviewing programs, facilities and services as needed to accommodate the modern student. The school has been operating for over 90 years, providing residents of the region a strong, high quality, postsecondary education in a variety of forms to meet an individual's purpose.


Academics
Modesto Junior College offers a variety of programs designed to allow students to choose one that meets their career or academic needs and  assist in reaching the student's goals. Career programs provide an environment and curriculum that prepares the student for entry into the workforce as a professional through the development of pertinent skills and abilities. Programs take between one and two years to complete. Individuals having completed a program are capable of performing the duties and tasks required of their field, having earned a certificate or degree which demonstrates competency and allows for employment at the entry level.


Academic transfer programs allow students to complete the first two years of a four year education followed by entry to a college or university to transfer credits and complete the final two years of a bachelor's degree in their desired field of study. Agreements in place with public California higher education institutions can ease the transfer process, particularly for residents of the state. Individuals wishing to attend private or out of state schools should consult an academic advisor to develop a curriculum that best fulfills the transfer requirements of the student's desired school or schools.


Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• General Studies
• Interior Design
• Communication Studies
• Nursing

The school also offers continuing education courses for professionals wishing to renew certification or licensure, or wishing to update their knowledge base. Adult education courses assist in the completion of a high school education for those who had forgone it in the past. Additionally, residents may take individual noncredit courses for personal benefit and enjoyment.


Admissions and Financial Aid
Modesto Junior College is a public two year, open enrollment institution that allows any student that meets its minimum requirements for admission to enroll through the submission of an application and payment of tuition. Students must supply transcripts, test scores, and any other pertinent information prior to registration. Additionally, students may also be required to take a placement exam. New students are encouraged to participate in student orientation to gain information about student life, as well as meet with a counselor to discuss personal and professional goals and develop an academic curriculum.


Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants, and scholarships. Students in need of assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which is used by the school to determine financial need and aid program eligibility, awarded by the school through packet formed shortly after receiving the FAFSA. Aid must be reapplied for prior to the start of each semester and aid recipients may be asked to provide additional information to verify the accuracy of their provided information in lieu of recent federal regulations regarding financial aid.


Athletics
The Modesto Junior College Pirates participate in intercollegiate athletics through multiple programs that start and end throughout the year. Intercollegiate athletic programs allow students to engage in healthy competition in a controlled setting, providing the development of useful skills, such as discipline, good health habits, leadership, teamwork and others that can be applied to one's personal, academic and professional life. Student interested in participating may contact the athletic department to acquire the forms and tryout dates for participation.


Athletic programs offered:

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Football
• Golf
• Soccer
• Softball
• Swimming
• Tennis
• Track and Field
• Volleyball
• Water Polo
• Wrestling

Students Enrolled in the Geology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Modesto Junior College offers an associate's degree program in geology.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Natural Sciences Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, natural sciences managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.3% from 2014 to 2024

Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers

Description

Study the composition, structure, and other physical aspects of the Earth. May use geological, physics, and mathematics knowledge in exploration for oil, gas, minerals, or underground water; or in waste disposal, land reclamation, or other environmental problems. May study the Earth's internal composition, atmospheres, oceans, and its magnetic, electrical, and gravitational forces. Includes mineralogists, crystallographers, paleontologists, stratigraphers, geodesists, and seismologists.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 10.5% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA
  • Total Employment: 90
  • Average Hourly Rate: $51.15
  • Average Annual Salary: $106400

Hydrologists

Description

Research the distribution, circulation, and physical properties of underground and surface waters; and study the form and intensity of precipitation, its rate of infiltration into the soil, movement through the earth, and its return to the ocean and atmosphere.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, hydrologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.9% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).