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ACCEPTANCE RATE

71.42%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

97%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

16:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

6

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$24,013

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Geology Degree

The geology degree program at California Lutheran 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 California colleges that offer geology degrees.

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California Lutheran University (Caltech)

1200 E California Blvd, Pasadena, CA

About
California Lutheran University, located in Thousand Oaks, California, was founded in 1959 and was originally known as California Lutheran College. The school's location was donated by the Pederson family, who were among the many Scandinavian families living in the region at the time. The Scandinavian roots are still present at the school, celebrated through cultural festival every spring. The school is considered one the best school in the west and considered a leader in developing education standards. The school is constantly reviewing its program offerings and updating its facilities to ensure that the education provided is of the highest quality for its students.

Academics
As a Lutheran institution, California Lutheran University encourages students to ask important questions and to pursue their own answers as part of the process of discovery and development. The school offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs through its three schools of study. Students in an undergraduate program will take lower and upper division courses focusing on their major alongside general education courses required to earn a bachelor's degree. Graduate programs require the student have a bachelor degree prior to applying in order to be considered for admission. Programs are also available through evening courses for those in need of a more flexible schedule.

Programs offered include:

Admissions and Financial Aid
Students interested in enrollment at California Lutheran University must submit an application along with their standardized test scores, transcripts and letters of recommendation. Students may also supply additional personal information they feel is relevant to admission. Once submitted the provided material will be reviewed and a decision made regarding admission, which will be sent to the student shortly thereafter. Students should contact the school for additional information or to find assistance in choosing a program of study.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of financial assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), from which the resulting student aid report will be used to determine a student's needs, eligibility for aid programs and financial awards. Students may be required to provide additional financial documentation prior to the disbursement of funds to ensure that information on the student aid report is true and accurate.

Athletics
The California Lutheran University Kingsmen participate in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III through the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Students participating in intercollegiate athletics will find an atmosphere of healthy competition and learn the value of good health, discipline and teamwork. Such programs allow students the opportunity to experience personal and team success as well as the support and camaraderie of others pursuing the same goal.

Athletic programs offered include:

  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Soccer
  • Golf
  • Tennis

Students Enrolled in the Geology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. California Lutheran University offers a bachelor's degree program in geology.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male2
Female3

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Hispanic1
White2
Multiple Races2

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

Students who have completed the Geology program at Caltech, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

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).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admissions information below may give you an idea of the candidates Caltech accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and alumni, California Lutheran University may provide services to students including:

  • Online classes
  • Night and weekend classes available
  • Academic counseling for students
  • Work study style employment
  • Assisting students to find work

Intercollegiate Athletics

California Lutheran University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (Southern California Intercoll Ath Conf)
  • Basketball (Southern California Intercoll Ath Conf)
  • Football (Southern California Intercoll Ath Conf)
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming and Diving
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field, Outdoor
  • Track and Field, X-Country
  • Volleyball
  • Water Polo