Geology Degree

The geology degree program at Sonoma 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 California colleges that offer geology degrees.

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Sonoma State University

Also known as Solano College

4000 Suisun Valley Rd, Fairfield, CA

SSU is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Rohnert Park, California, which is a predominantly suburban area. Enrollment at Sonoma State University is nearly 8,400 yearly.

Areas of study offered at Sonoma State University include:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Social Sciences
• Natural Resources And Conservation
• Communications And Journalism

Students applying for admission are usually required to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. The most common standardized test scores among students admitted to this school are between 20 to 24 on the ACT, or 910 to 1130 on the SAT. This school has an acceptance rate of about 81 percent of which only 15 percent decided to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found by calling the school or by requesting information through this portal.

The tuition at this school varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay approximately $7,500 per year, while out-of-state residents are charged $20,000 annually. The cost of on-campus housing is approximately $6,100 annually. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The SSU Seawolves participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, within the NCAA organization. Available sports offered may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)

Contact information, financial aid information, areas of study, and much more can be accessed on school's website at sonoma.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Geology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Sonoma State University 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

• Vallejo-Fairfield, CA
  • Average Hourly Rate: $75.28
  • Average Annual Salary: $156590

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).