Geology Degree

The geology degree program at The University of Tennessee – Martin 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 Tennessee colleges that offer geology degrees.

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The University of Tennessee – Martin (UT Martin)

527 Andy Holt Tower, Knoxville, TN

UT Martin is a public college that has a large number of degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Martin, Tennessee, in a predominantly rural area. Enrollment at The University of Tennessee - Martin is nearly eight thousand yearly.

Students may choose from many areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Education
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Agriculture Operations
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit school records, which are then reviewed by the admissions committee. The majority of students at UT Martin scored within the range of 20 to 24 on the ACT exam. 73% of those students that apply are admitted to The University of Tennessee - Martin, of which 51 percent choose to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found at utm.edu.

Tuition & fees at UT Martin are different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state tuition costs approximately $7,400 per year, while out-of-state tuition costing $21,000 for the year. The price of on-campus housing is about $2,900 for the year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Athletic programs are available at UT Martin through the NCAA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate athletics. Athletic programs available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Football (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Golf (NCAA Division I-AA)

Students may visit The University of Tennessee - Martin website to obtain a complete list of academic programs offered, admissions information, and more that is available at this school.

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

• Knoxville, TN
  • Total Employment: 130
  • Average Hourly Rate: $55.63
  • Average Annual Salary: $115710

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

• Knoxville, TN
  • Total Employment: 70
  • Average Hourly Rate: $37.94
  • Average Annual Salary: $78920

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).