Geology Degree

The geology degree program at Wittenberg 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 Ohio colleges that offer geology degrees.

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Wittenberg University

950 North Main Street, Findlay, OH

Wittenberg University is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Springfield, OH, which is a predominantly urban area. The school maintains a Lutheran Church in America affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Wittenberg University has a yearly student enrollment of over 1,900.

Areas of study available at Wittenberg University include but are not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Psychology
• Education
• English Language And Literature

Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. Most students accepted to this school earn an SAT score between 1020 to 1240, or an ACT score in a range of 22 to 28. Roughly 70 percent of all students that applied were admitted at Wittenberg University, with 22 percent of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at www4.wittenberg.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $40,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and therefore students should use the school's net price calculator to understand their cost of attendance. Housing is available for students and costs around $5,300 per year. Some students at this school may qualify for financial aid, which is typically provided as grants or student loans.

The Wittenberg University "Tigers" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered:

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

Students should visit the school's http://www.wittenberg.edu to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Geology Program

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

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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

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).