Geology Degree

The geology degree program at Northland 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 Wisconsin colleges that offer geology degrees.

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Northland College (NWTC)

2740 W Mason St, Green Bay, WI

Northland College is a nonprofit private institution located in Ashland, WI and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. The school maintains a United Church of Christ affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. The school's small size in terms of enrollment, around 600 students, offers students a more hands on education due to the number of students per class and easier access to professors and faculty.

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

• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Natural Resources And Conservation
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Social Sciences

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school records, which are then studied by the admissions staff. Either the ACT or SAT exam must be taken in order to be able to apply to Northland College. Scores in a range of 20 - 27 on the ACT or 1301 - 1721 on the SAT are needed to greatly increase your chances for getting accepted. Northland College accepts about 70 percent of students applying yearly. Of those students admitted, around 31 percent registered for enrollment. More information regarding admissions can be found at northland.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $29,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and as such students should visit the school's net price calculator to identify their personalized cost estimate of attendance. On-campus housing is available for students and costs around $3,300 per year. Some students at Northland College may qualify for financial aid, which is typically offered as grants or student loans.

The mascot for Northland College is the "Lumberjacks", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through the oversight and organization of the NCAA. Available sports offered:

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

Students who wish to view more about Northland College can take a look at their website at http://www.northland.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Geology Program

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

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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).