Geology Degree

The geology degree program at Alfred University 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 New York colleges that offer geology degrees.

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Alfred University

47 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY

Alfred University provides a variety of program options for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Alfred, New York and operated as a private institution. Alfred University has a yearly student enrollment of about 2,300.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Alfred University offers:

• Visual And Performing Arts
• Education
• Psychology
• Engineering
• Business And Marketing Studies

Students applying for admission are most often required to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. Students may take either the ACT or SAT scores to be considered for admissions to this school. A score between 980 - 1180 on the SAT, or 21 - 26 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. This school has an acceptance rate of 72% of which only 26% decided to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at alfred.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $30,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and that is why students should visit the school's net price calculator to identify their personalized cost estimate of attendance. The price of on-campus housing is about $6,500 annually. Some students at this school may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally offered as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Alfred University Saxons participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, within the NCAA. Athletic programs that are available include:

• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division III)

Students who wish to see more about this school can check out their website at http://www.alfred.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Geology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Alfred University offers a bachelor'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

Salary & Wages

• Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
  • Total Employment: 190
  • Average Hourly Rate: $69.78
  • Average Annual Salary: $145150

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

• Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
  • Total Employment: 210
  • Average Hourly Rate: $34.10
  • Average Annual Salary: $70930

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

Salary & Wages

• Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
  • Total Employment: 40
  • Average Hourly Rate: $40.30
  • Average Annual Salary: $83820

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