Geology Degree

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

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University of Maine at Farmington (UMF)

46 University Dr, Augusta, ME

University of Maine at Farmington provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Farmington, ME and publically funded. University of Maine at Farmington has an annual student enrollment of about two thousand.

Students may select from several areas of study, including:

• Education
• Psychology
• Business And Marketing Studies
• English Language And Literature

To be considered for admissions, you may be required to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then studied by the admissions staff. Roughly 80 percent of all students that applied were admitted at UMF, with 37 percent of those admitted choosing to attend.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay approximately $10,000, while nonresidents pay $20,000 per year. Housing may be available for students who wish to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $4,800 each year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

UMF offers several athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)

Students who wish to get more about UMF may visit their website at http://www.umf.maine.edu.

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).