Geology Degree

The geology degree program at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 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 South Dakota colleges that offer geology degrees.

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South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

501 Summit, Yankton, SD

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, a public institution, offers a variety of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Rapid City, South Dakota, it offers an urban setting for students to study in. Enrollment at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology exceeds 2,400 per year.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Engineering
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Physical Sciences
• Computer And Information Sciences
• Liberal Arts And Sciences

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions officials. The majority of students admitted to this school have an SAT score within the range of 1070 to 1330, or an ACT composite score in a range of 24 to 29. 88% of those who apply are accepted to this school, of which 46 percent choose to enroll.

Tuition & fees at this school vary for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs close to $9,700 per year, while out-of-state tuition costing $12,000 annually. The price of on-campus housing is estimated to be $3,300 per year. South Dakota School of Mines and Technology may offer financial aid for students who are eligible in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology "Hardrockers" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Available sports offered may include the following:

• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Football (NAIA Division II)
• Golf (NAIA Division II)
• Track and Field, Indoor (NAIA Division II)

Contact information, financial aid information, programs offered, and more may be accessed on school's website at http://www.sdsmt.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Geology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. South Dakota School of Mines and Technology offers a bachelor's degree program in geology.

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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

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).