Geology Degree

The geology degree program at Miami University – Oxford 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 Ohio colleges that offer geology degrees.

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Miami University – Oxford

4200 E University Blvd, Middletown, OH

Miami University - Oxford is a public institution located in Oxford, Ohio and provides a large number of degree programs for students. Miami University - Oxford has a yearly student enrollment of approximately seventeen thousand.

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

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Social Sciences

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. Students may provide either the ACT or SAT scores to be considered for admissions at Miami of Ohio. A score between 1090 to 1280 on the SAT, or 24 to 29 for the ACT is usually submitted among accepted students. Miami of Ohio accepts about 70% of students applying. Of those accepted, nearly 26% enrolled. More information on admissions can be found here.

The tuition at this school varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay close to $14,000 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $31,000 annually. Housing is available for students, and generally costs about $5,600 for the year. Some students at Miami University - Oxford may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically offered as scholarships, grants, and loans.

This school offers several athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs offered may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-A)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-A)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-A)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division I-A)
• Football (NCAA Division I-A)

To see a full list of academic programs offered, enrollment information, student services, and more, please take a look at the school's website at www.miamioh.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Geology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Miami University – Oxford has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree

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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

• Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
  • Total Employment: 390
  • Average Hourly Rate: $59.55
  • Average Annual Salary: $123860

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

• Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
  • Total Employment: 90
  • Average Hourly Rate: $31.35
  • Average Annual Salary: $65200

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

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