Geology Degree

The geology degree program at Saint Norbert 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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Saint Norbert College (SNC)

7335 S Hwy 100, Franklin, WI

SNC, a nonprofit private institution, offers a large number of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in De Pere, Wisconsin, the campus offers a suburban setting for students to study in. The Roman Catholic affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and vision that defines the school. Approximately two thousand students are enrolled yearly at Saint Norbert College.

Students can choose from a few areas of study, including:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Education
• Communications And Journalism

Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. Most students accepted to SNC score in a range of 22 to 27 on the ACT. Roughly 80% of all applicant were accepted at SNC, with 31% of those accepted choosing to enroll.  Additional admissions information can be obtained by calling SNC or by completing the form on this page.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $32,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and that is why students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to understand their cost of attendance. The price of on-campus housing is around $4,400 per year. Some students at this school may qualify for financial aid, which is typically offered as scholarships, grants, and loans.

Athletic programs are available at Saint Norbert College through the NCAA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate athletics. Athletic programs offered may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)

Students can visit the Saint Norbert College website to see a complete list of areas of study, programs, financial aid details, and more that is available at this school.

Students Enrolled in the Geology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Saint Norbert 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

Salary & Wages

• Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
  • Total Employment: 80
  • Average Hourly Rate: $45.43
  • Average Annual Salary: $94480

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

• Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
  • Total Employment: 70
  • Average Hourly Rate: $35.72
  • Average Annual Salary: $74300

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

• Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
  • Total Employment: 40
  • Average Hourly Rate: $30.86
  • Average Annual Salary: $64190

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