Geology Degree

The geology degree program at SUNY College at Oswego 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 Oswego (SUNY Oswego)

108 Ravine Parkway, Oneonta, NY

SUNY College at Oswego is a public school that has a fair number of programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Oswego, New York, in a predominantly rural area. Enrollment at SUNY College at Oswego is nearly eight thousand per year.

Students may pick from a few areas of study, including:

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

To be considered for admissions, you may be required to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit school transcripts, which are then studied by admissions staff. Most students accepted to this school have an SAT score between 1060 to 1200, or an ACT composite score within the range of 21 to 25. 48% of applicants are admitted to this school, of which 29% choose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition varies for in-state and nonresidents. In-state residents pay close to $7,200 and nonresidents pay $17,000 annually. Housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is estimated to be $8,700. Students attending this school may qualify for aid which is generally scholarships, grants, and loans.

Athletic programs are available at SUNY College at Oswego through the NCAA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate sports. Athletic programs available may include:

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

Students Enrolled in the Geology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. SUNY College at Oswego 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).