Geology Degree

The geology degree program at Fort Lewis 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 Colorado colleges that offer geology degrees.

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Fort Lewis College (FLC)

1860 Lincoln Street, Denver, CO

Fort Lewis College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists 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 Durango, CO, which is a predominantly rural area. Approximately 3,900 students are enrolled yearly at FLC.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

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

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. Very common scores among applicants admitted to Fort Lewis College are in the range of 20 to 25 on the ACT, or 1350 to 1680 for the SAT exam. 71% of applicants are accepted to FLC, of which 39% choose to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found at explore.fortlewis.edu.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $6,200 for the year, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. Housing may be available for those who wish to live on-campus for a cost of $4,400 each year. This school may offer financial aid for students that qualify as loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The FLC "Skyhawks" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Sports available may include but not limited to:

• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Football (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division II)
• Soccer (NCAA Division II)

Contact information, financial aid information, areas of study offered, and more may be viewed on school's website at http://explore.fortlewis.edu/.

Students Enrolled in the Geology Program

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

Students by Gender (2019)

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

• Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
  • Total Employment: 670
  • Average Hourly Rate: $68.74
  • Average Annual Salary: $142980

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

• Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $59.78
  • Average Annual Salary: $124340

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

• Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
  • Total Employment: 220
  • Average Hourly Rate: $50.47
  • Average Annual Salary: $104970

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