Geology Degree

The geology degree program at University of Tulsa 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 Oklahoma colleges that offer geology degrees.

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University of Tulsa

Also known as Tulsa University

2545 E. 11th Street, Tulsa, OK

Tulsa University is a nonprofit private institution located in Tulsa, Oklahoma and provides a large number of degree programs for students. The school's Presbyterian Church affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. University of Tulsa has an annual student enrollment of over 4,200.

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

• Legal Professions And Studies
• Engineering
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Psychology

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. Students may submit either the ACT or SAT scores to be considered for admissions to this school. A score between 1120 to 1380 on the SAT, or 24 to 31 for the ACT is usually submitted among accepted students. This school has an acceptance rate of around 41 percent of which only 24 percent decided to attend. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is close to $32,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's net price calculator to better estimate their cost of attending this school. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is estimated to be $5,800. Some students at University of Tulsa may qualify for financial aid, which is generally offered in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Tulsa University "Golden Hurricane" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include:

• Basketball (NCAA Division I-A)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-A)
• Football (NCAA Division I-A)

Contact information, admission forms, areas of study offered, and more may be accessed on school's website at http://www.utulsa.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Geology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Tulsa University has offered the following program levels for students:

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

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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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

Salary & Wages

• Tulsa, OK
  • Total Employment: 50
  • Average Hourly Rate: $46.49
  • Average Annual Salary: $96690

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

• Tulsa, OK
  • Total Employment: 260
  • Average Hourly Rate: $74.19
  • Average Annual Salary: $154320

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).