Geology Degree

The geology degree program at Snow 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 Utah colleges that offer geology degrees.

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Snow College

Also known as Ogden-Weber Tech College

200 N Washington Blvd, Ogden, UT

If you fancy yourself a bit of an American history buff, then Snow College in Ephraim, Utah can provide you with some interesting trivia. Founded in 1888 by members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the school went through many changes, as you can well imagine, including three changes to its name.

First founded as Sanpete Stake Academy, it eventually evolved to Snow Normal College, then Snow Junior College, until 1931 when they finally settled on Snow College. Eventually, the Church bid farewell, and Snow College became a state supported institution.

Although Snow College does offer many programs of study, it is well known for its division of Fine Arts, Communications and New Media programs. This includes art, dance and music. Snow College has established itself has one of the best institutions to offer education in the arts, music and sports in Utah.

Snow College is a smaller sized college and there are currently just over 4300 students enrolled. Many find the size beneficial; along with smaller classes that provides better one-on-one interaction with teachers.

Tuition at Snow College will cost just under $9000 per year for in state students, and over $15000 annually for out of state students. Student housing is available as well, with costs estimated at $4300 per year.

There is no shortage of student activities or clubs at Snow College, and students will quickly discover just how much the small community of Ephraim, Utah really has to offer. If students want to try something completely different, they can go rock climbing, hiking, biking, swimming and so much more.

For more information on everything that Snow College has to offer, please visit their website.

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

Salary & Wages

• Ogden-Clearfield, UT
  • Total Employment: 70
  • Average Hourly Rate: $56.33
  • Average Annual Salary: $117170

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

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).