Geology Degree

The geology degree program at Rutgers University – Newark 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 New Jersey colleges that offer geology degrees.

Learn more by requesting information now!

Rutgers University – Newark

83 Somerset St, New Brunswick, NJ

Rutgers University - Newark, a public institution, offers a large number of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Newark, NJ, it offers an urban setting for students to study in. Enrollment at Rutgers University-Newark is nearly twelve thousand per year.

Areas of study available at Rutgers University-Newark include but are not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Legal Professions And Studies
• Security And Protective Services
• Psychology
• Health And Clinical Professions

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, school records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. Most students admitted to Rutgers University-Newark score in a range of 1440 - 1740 on the SAT. Rutgers University - Newark accepts about 50 percent of applicants annually. Of those students admitted, about 16 percent registered for enrollment. More information regarding admissions can be found at admissions.rutgers.edu.

The tuition at Rutgers University - Newark varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay close to $14,000 per year, while out-of-state residents are charged $27,000 annually. Housing may be available for those who wish to live on-campus for around a cost of $8,300 annually. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Rutgers University-Newark Scarlet Raiders participate in several athletic programs, overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs offered include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Soccer (NCAA Division III)
• Softball (NCAA Division III)

Students who would like to see more about Rutgers University - Newark may take a look at their website at http://www.rutgers.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Geology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Rutgers University – Newark has offered the following programs for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 280
  • Average Hourly Rate: $79.61
  • Average Annual Salary: $165590
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $96.14
  • Average Annual Salary: $199960

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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 100
  • Average Hourly Rate: $30.81
  • Average Annual Salary: $64080
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 130
  • Average Hourly Rate: $41.79
  • Average Annual Salary: $86930

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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 90
  • Average Hourly Rate: $46.14
  • Average Annual Salary: $95980
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Average Hourly Rate: $30.89
  • Average Annual Salary: $64250

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