Geology Degree

The geology degree program at Austin Peay State 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 Tennessee colleges that offer geology degrees.

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Austin Peay State University (TCAT-Athens)

1635 Technology Way, Athens, TN

APSU is a public institution that has a fair number of majors and degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Clarksville, TN, in a predominantly urban area. Over eleven thousand students enroll at Austin Peay State University per year.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs APSU offers:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Communications And Journalism

Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. An ACT or SAT exam is required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 840 - 1080 on the SAT and between 19 - 23 on the ACT is typical among students admitted to Austin Peay State University. 88% of students that apply are accepted to this school, of which 57% choose to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at apsu.edu.

Tuition & fees at this school vary for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state tuition costs approximately $7,100 per year with out-of-state tuition costing $22,000 annually. Housing is available for students, and generally costs approximately $4,800 for the year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements by way of grants or student loans.

The mascot for Austin Peay State University is the "Governors", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through the NCAA. Sports available:

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

Students who would like to learn more about this school can visit their website at http://www.apsu.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Geology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Austin Peay State 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).