Geology Degree

The geology degree program at Princeton 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 Jersey colleges that offer geology degrees.

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Princeton University

Also known as Princeton Seminary, PTS

64 Mercer St, Princeton, NJ

Princeton University provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Princeton, New Jersey and operated as a private institution. Approximately 7,700 students are enrolled per year at Princeton University.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Princeton University offers:

• Social Sciences
• Public Administration And Social Services
• History
• Engineering
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

To be considered for admissions, you may be asked to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit school records, which are then studied by the admissions staff. Either the ACT or SAT exam can be taken to apply to Princeton University. Scores in a range of 31 to 34 on the ACT or 2110 to 2380 on the SAT are recommended to greatly increase your chances for admission. Competition for admissions among applicants is high, given that only 8% of students who applied are accepted to the school.

Tuition is approximately $42,000 per year, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. Housing is available for students and costs around $7,300 each year. Princeton University may help with costs by offering financial aid for students that qualify by way of grants and loans.

The Princeton University Tigers participate in a number of athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Available athletic programs offered:

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

For a complete list of programs offered, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please visit the school's website at princeton.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Geology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Princeton Seminary, PTS has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate 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

• Trenton, NJ
  • Total Employment: 400
  • Average Hourly Rate: $74.85
  • Average Annual Salary: $155690

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

• Trenton, NJ
  • Total Employment: 60
  • Average Hourly Rate: $39.57
  • Average Annual Salary: $82300

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

Salary & Wages

• Trenton, NJ
  • Total Employment: 60
  • Average Hourly Rate: $45.49
  • Average Annual Salary: $94620

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).