Geology Degree

The geology degree program at Concord 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 West Virginia colleges that offer geology degrees.

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Concord University

120 S 3rd St, Clarksburg, WV

Concord University is a public university that has a large selection of programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Athens, WV, in a predominantly rural area. Enrollment at Concord University exceeds two thousand yearly.

Students may select from several areas of study, including:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Education
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Public Administration And Social Services
• History

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, school records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions staff. Most students accepted to this school achieve an SAT score in a range of 1082 to 1802, or an ACT composite score within the range of 17 to 27. This school admits around 50% of students applying yearly. Of those applicants accepted, about 48% enrolled. More information regarding admissions can be found at concord.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is different for in-state and nonresidents. In-state residents pay close to $6,000, while out-of-state residents pay $13,000 for the year. The cost of on-campus housing is estimated to be $4,100 annually. Some students at this school may qualify for financial aid, which is typically provided in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Athletic programs are available at Concord University through the NCAA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate sports. Available athletic programs offered may include the following:

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

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

Students Enrolled in the Geology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Concord 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).