Geology Degree

The geology degree program at Bryn Mawr 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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Bryn Mawr College

400 E Second St, Bloomsburg, PA

Bryn Mawr 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 Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, which is a predominantly suburban area. Nearly 1,800 students enroll at Bryn Mawr College per year.

Students can choose from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Public Administration And Social Services
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• English Language And Literature
• Psychology

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, transcripts, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. Either the SAT or ACT exam can be taken to apply to Bryn Mawr College. Scores within the range of 26 to 31 on the ACT or 1830 to 2140 on the SAT are recommended to increase your chances for getting accepted. Approximately 50 percent of all applicant were accepted at this school, with 33 percent of those admitted choosing to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found at brynmawr.edu.

Tuition is approximately $45,000 annually, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students may check the school's net price calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. On-campus housing is available for students, which costs around $8,100 each year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The mascot for Bryn Mawr College is the "Owls", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through the oversight and organization of the NCAA.

Students may visit the school's http://www.brynmawr.edu to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Geology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Bryn Mawr 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

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).