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- Phone: (406) 496-4256
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87%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
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$4,609Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
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Geology Degree
The geology degree program at Montana State University 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 Montana colleges that offer geology degrees.
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Montana State University
1300 W Park St, Butte, MT
MSU provides a variety of program options for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Bozeman, Montana and publically funded. As a land grant institution this school is among larger public institutions in the state of Montana. Approximately 13,000 students are enrolled annually at MSU.
A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Family And Consumer Sciences
- Education
- Architecture
To be considered for admissions, you may be required to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. The majority of students admitted to MSU earn an SAT score between 1470 - 1840, or an ACT score between 21 - 28. Roughly 60% of all applicant were accepted at Montana State University, with 45% of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information on admissions can be found at montana.edu.
The cost of undergraduate tuition is different for in-state and nonresidents. In-state residents pay around $7,100 and nonresidents pay $21,000 per year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.
The Montana State University Bobcats participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, overseen by the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include but not limited to:
- Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Football (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Golf (NCAA Division I-AA)
Students should visit the Montana State University website to obtain a complete list of areas of study, programs, student services, and more that is available at this school.
Students Enrolled in the Geology Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Montana State University has offered the following degree levels for students:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
- Master's Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
Graduates | |
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Bachelor's Degree | 38 |
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate | 3 |
Master's Degree | 8 |
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 28 |
Female | 21 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Asian | 2 |
Hispanic | 1 |
White | 41 |
Multiple Races | 2 |
Non Resident Alien | 3 |
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
Students who have completed the Geology program at Montana State University, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below: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
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 (
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According to the BLS, geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 10.5% from 2014 to 2024
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 (
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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).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give an overview of the candidates Montana State University accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Montana State University may provide student services like:- Online course work available
- Remedial courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Assisting students to find work
- Day care for children
Intercollegiate Athletics
Montana State University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division I-FCS classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Basketball (Big Sky Conference)
- Track and Field (Big Sky Conference)
- Football (Big Sky Conference)
- Golf
- Skiing
- Tennis
- Volleyball