Geology Degree

The geology degree program at University of Hawaii at Hilo 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 Hawaii colleges that offer geology degrees.

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University of Hawaii at Hilo (UH at Hilo)

3140 Waialae Avenue, Honolulu, HI

University of Hawaii at Hilo is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists 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 Hilo, Hawaii, which is a predominantly rural area. Approximately 4,100 students are enrolled per year at UHH.

Students may pick from many areas of study, including:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Psychology
• Communications And Journalism
• Business And Marketing Studies

To be considered for admissions, you may be required to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit school records, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. A SAT or ACT exam is required prior to applying, with scores between 1260 to 1620 for the SAT exam and within the range of 18 to 24 for the ACT exam is common among students admitted to this school. Roughly 70 percent of all students that applied were accepted at University of Hawaii at Hilo, with 36 percent of those accepted choosing to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

Tuition & fees at UHH vary for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs nearly $6,500 per year with out-of-state tuition costing $19,000 annually. Housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is about $3,000. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements.

UHH has several athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs offered may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)

Students who would like to learn more about this school can visit their website at http://www.hilo.hawaii.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Geology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Hawaii at Hilo 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

• Urban Honolulu, HI
  • Total Employment: 140
  • Average Hourly Rate: $53.67
  • Average Annual Salary: $111620

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

• Urban Honolulu, HI
  • Total Employment: 50
  • Average Hourly Rate: $47.33
  • Average Annual Salary: $98450

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).