Geology Degree

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

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University of Idaho (Idaho)

921 S 8th Ave, Pocatello, ID

University of Idaho is a public institution located in Moscow, ID and provides a large number of degree programs for students. As a land grant institution this school is one of the larger public institutions in the state of Idaho. University of Idaho has an annual student enrollment of over twelve thousand.

Areas of study offered at University of Idaho include but are not limited to:

• Psychology
• Legal Professions And Studies
• Education
• Engineering
• Liberal Arts And Sciences

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, transcripts, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions staff. Very common standardized test scores among students accepted to University of Idaho are within the range of 20 - 26 on the ACT, or 1430 - 1780 for the SAT exam. University of Idaho accepts approximately 60% of students applying annually. Of those accepted, around 32% registered for enrollment. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The tuition at University of Idaho varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay around $6,400 per year, while out-of-state residents are charged $20,000 per year. Some students at University of Idaho may qualify for financial aid, which is typically offered as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The mascot for University of Idaho is the "Vandals", and they participate in intercollegiate sports through the oversight and organization of the NCAA. Athletic programs available include:

• Basketball (NCAA Division I-A)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-A)
• Football (NCAA Division I-A)
• Golf (NCAA Division I-A)
• Soccer (NCAA Division I-A)

Students may visit the University of Idaho website to see a complete list of programs offered, admissions information, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Geology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Idaho has offered the following programs for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree

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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).