Geology Degree

The geology degree program at Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi 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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Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi

1525 W California Street, Gainesville, TX

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi provides a variety of program options for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Corpus Christi, TX and publically funded. Over 10,000 students enroll at Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi yearly.

Areas of study available at Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi include:

• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology

Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. Very common standardized test scores among students accepted to this school are in the range of 17 - 22 for the ACT exam, or 1260 - 1580 on the SAT. An estimated 80 percent of all students that applied were admitted at Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi, with 33 percent of those admitted choosing to attend. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is different for in-state and nonresidents. In-state residents pay close to $7,300, while out-of-state residents pay $17,000 annually. Housing may be available for students who wish to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $6,200 per year. Students attending Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi may be eligible for aid which is typically grants and loans.

The Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi Islanders participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Athletic programs available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AAA)

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

Students Enrolled in the Geology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi 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).