Geology Degree

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

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University of North Dakota

16 S Eighth St, Fargo, ND

University of North Dakota, a public institution, offers a large number of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Grand Forks, ND, the school offers an urban setting for students to study in. Enrollment at UND is nearly 14,000 annually.

Students may select from many areas of study, including:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Transportation And Materials Moving
• Psychology
• Legal Professions And Studies
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Students applying for admission are usually asked to submit an application, transcripts, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions office. Most students accepted to UND score in-between 21 - 26 on the ACT exam. UND has an acceptance rate of 70% of which only 62% decided to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

Tuition & fees at UND are different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state tuition costs approximately $7,800 per year with out-of-state tuition costing $18,000 per year. Students enrolled at University of North Dakota may qualify for aid which is typically loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The UND Sioux participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Athletic programs available include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)

For a complete list of areas of study, programs, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please visit the school's website at http://und.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Geology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of North Dakota has offered the following program levels 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).