Geology Degree

The geology degree program at Sul Ross 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 Texas colleges that offer geology degrees.

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Sul Ross State University

200 Bowser Circle, Terrell, TX

Sul Ross State University, a public institution, offers a large number of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Alpine, Texas, the campus resides in a rural setting for students to study in. Sul Ross State University has an annual student enrollment of nearly three thousand.

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

• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Education
• Security And Protective Services
• Psychology
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies

The school maintains an open enrollment policy, admitting any students that meet the minimum requirements for admission. Submission of transcripts, records, test scores, and letters of recommendations may be required for certain programs. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition varies for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay around $5,200 and out-of-state residents pay $14,000 annually. On-campus housing is available for students and costs around $4,500 per year. Some students at Sul Ross State University may qualify for financial aid, which is typically offered as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Sul Ross State University "Lobos" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Available sports offered may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NAIA Division III)
• Basketball (NAIA Division III)
• Track & Field (NAIA Division III)
• Football (NAIA Division III)

Students can visit the school's http://www.sulross.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Geology Program

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

• Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 130
  • Average Hourly Rate: $70.73
  • Average Annual Salary: $147110
• Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 100
  • Average Hourly Rate: $61.69
  • Average Annual Salary: $128320

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

• Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 460
  • Average Hourly Rate: $64.46
  • Average Annual Salary: $134070
• Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 340
  • Average Hourly Rate: $41.11
  • Average Annual Salary: $85500

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

• Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 30
  • Average Hourly Rate: $43.21
  • Average Annual Salary: $89880

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