Geology Degree

The geology degree program at Lewis – Clark State 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 Idaho colleges that offer geology degrees.

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Lewis – Clark State College (C of I)

2112 Cleveland Blvd, Caldwell, ID

Lewis - Clark State College provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Lewiston, ID and publically funded. Approximately four thousand students are enrolled per year at Lewis - Clark State College.

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

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Education
• Security And Protective Services

To be considered for admissions, students may be required to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions staff. The majority of students accepted to LCSC earn an SAT score between 870 to 1080, or an ACT score within the range of 17 to 22. This school has an acceptance rate of around 63 percent of which only 72 percent decided to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found at lcsc.edu.

The tuition at Lewis - Clark State College varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay around $5,900 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $16,000 for the year. The cost of on-campus housing is around $3,500 for the year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements by way of grants or student loans.

The Lewis - Clark State College "Warriors" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NAIA. Sports available may include the following:

• Baseball (NAIA Division I)
• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Golf (NAIA Division I)

To see a full list of areas of study, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.lcsc.edu.

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

• Boise City, ID
  • Total Employment: 250
  • Average Hourly Rate: $46.71
  • Average Annual Salary: $97160

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

• Boise City, ID
  • Total Employment: 50
  • Average Hourly Rate: $33.25
  • Average Annual Salary: $69160

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

• Boise City, ID
  • Total Employment: 90
  • Average Hourly Rate: $33.99
  • Average Annual Salary: $70710

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