Geology Degree

The geology degree program at Lock Haven 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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Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania (LHU)

1570 Baltimore Pike, Lincoln University, PA

LHU is a public college that has a fair number of degrees available for students to choose from. The school is located in Lock Haven, PA, in a predominantly rural area. Around five thousand students enroll at Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania annually.

Areas of study offered at Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania include but are not limited to:

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

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, school records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. Either the ACT or SAT exam must be taken in order to apply to this school. Scores within the range of 16 to 21 on the ACT or 1250 to 1540 on the SAT are recommended to greatly increase the chance of acceptance. Roughly 70 percent of all students that applied were accepted at this school, with 33 percent of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information on admissions can be found at lhup.edu.

Tuition & fees at this school are different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state tuition costs around $9,100 per year, while out-of-state tuition costing $17,000 annually. Housing may be available for students who wish to live on-campus for a cost of $4,600 for the year. Students attending LHU may qualify for aid which is generally grants and loans.

Athletic programs are available at LHU through the NCAA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate sports. Athletic programs offered include:

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

Contact information, tuition information, programs offered, and more can be viewed on school's website at http://www.lhup.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Geology Program

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