Geology Degree

The geology degree program at CUNY Brooklyn College 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 New York colleges that offer geology degrees.

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CUNY Brooklyn College

2155 University Avenue, Bronx, NY

CUNY Brooklyn College, a public institution, offers a large number of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Brooklyn, NY, the campus resides in an urban setting for students to study in. Around seventeen thousand students enroll at CUNY Brooklyn College annually.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs CUNY Brooklyn College offers:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Education
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Social Sciences

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, student records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. The majority of students at CUNY Brooklyn College scored between 1010 to 1190 on the SAT exam. Competition for admissions among applicants is high, given that only 30 percent of students who applied are admitted to the school.

The tuition at this school varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay approximately $6,100 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $13,000 for the year. Some students at this school may qualify for financial aid, which is typically offered as grants or student loans.

CUNY Brooklyn College offers a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs that are available may include:

• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Soccer (NCAA Division III)
• Softball (NCAA Division III)

Students Enrolled in the Geology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. CUNY Brooklyn College has offered the following programs for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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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

Salary & Wages

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 280
  • Average Hourly Rate: $79.61
  • Average Annual Salary: $165590
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $96.14
  • Average Annual Salary: $199960

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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 100
  • Average Hourly Rate: $30.81
  • Average Annual Salary: $64080
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 130
  • Average Hourly Rate: $41.79
  • Average Annual Salary: $86930

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

Salary & Wages

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 90
  • Average Hourly Rate: $46.14
  • Average Annual Salary: $95980
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Average Hourly Rate: $30.89
  • Average Annual Salary: $64250

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).