Geology Degree

The geology degree program at Shippensburg 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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Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (Ship)

200 Sterling Ave, Sharon, PA

Ship is a public institution that has a fair number of degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, in a predominantly rural area. Approximately eight thousand students are enrolled per year at Ship.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania offers:

• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Security And Protective Services
• Communications And Journalism

To be considered for admissions, students may be required to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit high school records and test scores, which are then studied by the admissions committee. Very common exam scores among students admitted to Ship are within the range of 17 to 22 for the ACT exam, or 1300 to 1580 on the SAT. Approximately 80 percent of all students that applied were accepted at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, with 32 percent of those admitted choosing to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found at ship.edu.

Tuition & fees at Ship vary for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state tuition costs around $9,700 per year, while out-of-state tuition costing $20,000 annually. The cost of on-campus housing is about $4,400 for the year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements by way of grants or student loans.

Athletic programs are available at Ship through the NCAA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate athletics. Sports available may include:

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

Students can take a look at the school's http://www.ship.edu/ to see additional information.

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

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

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).