Geology Degree

The geology degree program at University of New Orleans 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 Louisiana colleges that offer geology degrees.

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University of New Orleans (UNO)

4205 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA

University of New Orleans, a public institution, offers an assortment of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in New Orleans, LA, the campus resides in an urban setting for students to study in. Approximately eleven thousand students enroll at UNO per year.

Areas of study offered at UNO include:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Psychology
• Communications And Journalism

Students applying for admission are usually asked to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. The most common exam scores among students admitted to University of New Orleans are in the range of 19 - 24 for the ACT exam, or 940 - 1180 on the SAT. 56% of those who apply are admitted to University of New Orleans, of which 59% choose to attend. More information on admissions can be found at uno.edu.

Tuition & fees at University of New Orleans vary for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state tuition costs close to $5,700 per year, while out-of-state tuition costing $18,000 annually. Students enrolled at University of New Orleans may be eligible for aid which is typically loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The UNO "Privateers" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-A)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-A)
• Golf (NCAA Division I-A)
• Swimming and Diving (NCAA Division I-A)

Students should visit the University of New Orleans website to see a complete list of areas of study, programs, student services, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Geology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of New Orleans has offered the following program levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's 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).