Geology Degree

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

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University of Nebraska at Omaha

12550 S. 114th St., Papillion, NE

UNOMAHA provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Omaha, NE and publically funded. Nearly 15,000 students enroll at University of Nebraska at Omaha per year.

Areas of study available at University of Nebraska at Omaha include:

• Security And Protective Services
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Psychology

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit school transcripts, which are then evaluated by admissions staff. The majority of students at UNOMAHA scored between 20 to 25 on the ACT exam. Approximately 80% of all applicant were accepted at University of Nebraska at Omaha, with 51% of those admitted choosing to attend.

Tuition & fees at this school are different for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs nearly $6,900 per year, while out-of-state tuition costing $17,000 annually. Some students at this school may qualify for financial aid, which is generally offered in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Athletic programs are available at UNOMAHA through the NCAA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate sports. Athletic programs available may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division II)
• Football (NCAA Division II)

To see a full list of areas of study, programs, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.unomaha.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Geology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Nebraska at Omaha 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

• Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA
  • Total Employment: 60
  • Average Hourly Rate: $44.06
  • Average Annual Salary: $91630

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

• Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA
  • Total Employment: 90
  • Average Hourly Rate: $34.22
  • Average Annual Salary: $71170

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).