Geology Degree

The geology degree program at The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey 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 Jersey colleges that offer geology degrees.

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The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey

Also known as Stockton State

Castle Point On Hudson, Hoboken, NJ

The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Galloway, New Jersey, which is a predominantly rural area. Approximately seven thousand students are enrolled per year at The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey.

Students can pick from many areas of study, including:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Psychology
• Social Sciences
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Health And Clinical Professions

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, student records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions committee. Most common test scores among applicants admitted to Stockton State are between 19 - 23 on the ACT, or 1430 - 1730 on the SAT exam. 65% of students that apply are accepted to The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, of which 30 percent choose to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.

Tuition & fees at this school are different for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs around $13,000 per year, while out-of-state tuition costing $20,000 annually. On-campus housing is available for students and costs around $8,000 for the year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey has a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available include:

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

Students may take a look at the school's http://www.stockton.edu to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Geology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Stockton State 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).