Geology Degree

The geology degree program at University of St Thomas at St Paul 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 Minnesota colleges that offer geology degrees.

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University of St Thomas at St Paul

Also known as University of Saint Thomas

1200 Kenwood Ave, Duluth, MN

University of St Thomas provides a variety of program options for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Saint Paul, MN and operated as a private institution. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. Approximately eleven thousand students enroll at University of St Thomas per year.

Students can select from several areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Legal Professions And Studies
• Computer And Information Sciences
• Psychology
• Communications And Journalism

Students applying for admission are asked to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions office. Either the SAT or ACT exam must be taken in order to apply to this school. Scores in a range of 23 to 28 on the ACT or 1030 to 1260 on the SAT are needed to greatly increase your chances for getting accepted. Approximately 80 percent of all applicant were accepted at this school, with 30 percent of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information on admissions can be found at stthomas.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $35,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and that is why students should use the school's tuition calculator to understand their personalized cost estimate of attendance. The price of on-campus housing is around $6,000 for the year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements by way of grants or student loans.

Athletic programs are available at University of St Thomas through the NCAA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate sports. Available sports offered may include but not limited to:

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

To see a full list of academic programs offered, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.stthomas.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Geology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of St Thomas at St Paul 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

• Duluth, MN-WI
  • Total Employment: 70
  • Average Hourly Rate: $45.97
  • Average Annual Salary: $95620

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).