Geology Degree

The geology degree program at Colgate 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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Colgate University

320 North Goodman St, Rochester, NY

Colgate University 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 Hamilton, New York, which is a predominantly rural area. Enrollment at Colgate University is nearly 2,900 annually.

Areas of study available at Colgate University include but are not limited to:

• Social Sciences
• English Language And Literature
• History
• Psychology
• Philosophy And Religious Studies

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, student records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions officials. Either the SAT or ACT exam must be taken in order to apply to Colgate University. Scores within the range of 30 - 32 on the ACT or 1880 - 2170 on the SAT are required to increase the chance of acceptance. Admission to this school is considered highly competitive, with only 30 percent of students who applied on average being admitted.

Tuition is approximately $47,000 per year, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students may visit the school's net price calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. Housing may be available for those that want to live on-campus for around a cost of $5,700 each year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements by way of grants or student loans.

The Colgate University "Raiders" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Available sports offered may include:

• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Football (NCAA Division I-AA)

Students can take a look at the school's http://www.colgate.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Geology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Colgate University has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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

• Rochester, NY
  • Average Hourly Rate: $41.12
  • Average Annual Salary: $85520

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

• Rochester, NY
  • Total Employment: 70
  • Average Hourly Rate: $39.68
  • Average Annual Salary: $82540

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).