Geology Degree

The geology degree program at SUNY College at Plattsburgh 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 Plattsburgh

223 Store Hill Rd, Old Westbury, NY

SUNY College at Plattsburgh, a public institution, offers an assortment of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Plattsburgh, New York, the school resides in a rural setting for students to study in. SUNY College at Plattsburgh has a yearly student enrollment of nearly six thousand.

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

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

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school transcripts, which are then studied by admissions officials. The most common exam scores among applicants accepted to SUNY College at Plattsburgh are in the range of 20 to 24 for the ACT exam, or 950 to 1110 on the SAT. 48% of students that apply are accepted to this school, of which 27 percent choose to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found at plattsburgh.edu.

The tuition at this school varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay close to $7,100 per year, while out-of-state residents are charged $17,000 for the year. On-campus housing is available for students and costs about $6,700 per year. Some students at SUNY College at Plattsburgh may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally provided in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

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

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Ice Hockey (NCAA Division III)

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

Students Enrolled in the Geology Program

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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 280
  • Average Hourly Rate: $79.61
  • Average Annual Salary: $165590
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $96.14
  • Average Annual Salary: $199960

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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 100
  • Average Hourly Rate: $30.81
  • Average Annual Salary: $64080
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 130
  • Average Hourly Rate: $41.79
  • Average Annual Salary: $86930

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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 90
  • Average Hourly Rate: $46.14
  • Average Annual Salary: $95980
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Average Hourly Rate: $30.89
  • Average Annual Salary: $64250

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