Geology Degree

The geology degree program at Indiana University of Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer geology degrees.

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Indiana University of Pennsylvania

1145 King Road, Immaculata, PA

Indiana University of Pennsylvania, a public institution, offers a variety of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Indiana, Pennsylvania, the school offers a rural setting for students to study in. Approximately 15,000 students are enrolled annually at IUP.

Students can select from a few areas of study, including:

• Social Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Communications And Journalism

Students applying for admission are generally asked to submit an application, transcripts, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. The majority of students at IUP scored in a range of 1310 to 1590 on the SAT exam. This school has an admissions rate of around 60% of which only 41% chose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found at iup.edu.

The tuition at Indiana University of Pennsylvania varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay nearly $9,200 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $21,000 annually. Student housing is available for students, which costs approximately $8,000 each year. Some students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically offered as grants or student loans.

The IUP Crimson Hawks participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, within the NCAA organization. Sports available may include the following:

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

Students Enrolled in the Geology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Indiana University of Pennsylvania 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

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 70
  • Average Hourly Rate: $81.50
  • Average Annual Salary: $169520
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 290
  • Average Hourly Rate: $67.60
  • Average Annual Salary: $140610
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 460
  • Average Hourly Rate: $93.46
  • Average Annual Salary: $194390

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

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 50
  • Average Hourly Rate: $33.43
  • Average Annual Salary: $69530
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 50
  • Average Hourly Rate: $43.99
  • Average Annual Salary: $91500

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

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 30
  • Average Hourly Rate: $44.03
  • Average Annual Salary: $91580

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