Geology Degree

The geology degree program at SUNY College at Brockport 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 York colleges that offer geology degrees.

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SUNY College at Brockport

Also known as State University of New York

100 Seymour Rd, Utica, NY

SUNY College at Brockport is a public institution located in Brockport, NY and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. About 8,600 students enroll at SUNY College at Brockport annually.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs SUNY College at Brockport offers:

• Education
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Psychology
• Business And Marketing Studies
• English Language And Literature
• Security And Protective Services

Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the school. Most students admitted to SUNY College at Brockport earn an SAT score within the range of 1420 - 1710, or an ACT composite score in a range of 21 - 25. Roughly 40% of all students that applied were admitted at SUNY College at Brockport, with 26% of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found at brockport.edu.

The tuition at this school varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay nearly $7,200 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $17,000 annually. The price of on-campus housing is estimated to be $7,500 per year. Some students at this school may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically offered as grants or student loans.

SUNY College at Brockport has a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs that are available include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)

Students should visit the school's http://www.brockport.edu to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Geology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. State University of New York 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

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).