Geology Degree

The geology degree program at Allegheny 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer geology degrees.

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Allegheny College (CCAC)

800 Allegheny Ave, Pittsburgh, PA

Allegheny College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Meadville, Pennsylvania, which is a predominantly rural area.

The school maintains a United Methodist affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Approximately two thousand students are enrolled annually at Allegheny College.

Areas of study available at Allegheny College include but are not limited to:

• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Social Sciences
• Psychology
• English Language And Literature
• Natural Resources And Conservation

Students applying for admission are usually required to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. Most students admitted to Allegheny College achieve an SAT score in a range of 1070 - 1300, or an ACT score within the range of 23 - 29. This school has an admissions rate of about 58% of which only 20% decided to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found via the school site or by simply requesting information here.

Tuition is approximately $40,000 for the year, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students should visit the school's net price calculator to determine cost. Housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is estimated to be $5,300. Students attending Allegheny College may be eligible for aid which is typically grants and loans.

The Allegheny College "Gators" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs available:

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

Contact information, financial aid information, areas of study offered, and much more may be viewed on school's website at allegheny.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Geology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Allegheny College 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

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

• Pittsburgh, PA
  • Total Employment: 330
  • Average Hourly Rate: $43.56
  • Average Annual Salary: $90600

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).