Geology Degree

The geology degree program at Keystone 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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Keystone College

1700 Moore St, Huntingdon, PA

Keystone College is a nonprofit private institution located in La Plume, Pennsylvania and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. Approximately a thousand students are enrolled per year at Keystone College.

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

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Security And Protective Services
• Education
• Public Administration And Social Services

To be considered for admissions, you may be asked to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions staff. Most common test scores among applicants admitted to Keystone College are within the range of 15 - 20 on the ACT, or 1170 - 1450 for the SAT exam. 91% of those students that apply are accepted to Keystone College, of which 41 percent choose to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $22,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and therefore students should visit the school's tuition calculator to understand their personalized cost estimate of attendance. The price of on-campus housing is estimated to be $5,100 annually. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements by way of grants or student loans.

This school has several athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)

Students can take a look at the school's www.keystone.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Geology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Keystone 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).