Geology Degree

The geology degree program at University of Wisconsin – Green Bay 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 Wisconsin colleges that offer geology degrees.

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University of Wisconsin – Green Bay

105 Garfield Ave, Eau Claire, WI

UW-Green Bay is a public university that has a large selection of majors and degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Green Bay, WI, in a predominantly urban area. Approximately six thousand students are enrolled yearly at UW-Green Bay.

Students may pick from many areas of study, including:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Psychology

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit school records, which are then evaluated by admissions staff. Most students accepted to this school score in-between 21 - 25 on the ACT. 85% of applicants are accepted to University of Wisconsin - Green Bay, of which 42% choose to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found at uwgb.edu.

The tuition at University of Wisconsin - Green Bay varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay nearly $8,000 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $16,000 for the year. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is about $4,200. Some students at University of Wisconsin - Green Bay may qualify for financial aid, which is generally provided as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The UW-Green Bay "Phoenix" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Sports available may include but not limited to:

• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Golf (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Skiing (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Soccer (NCAA Division I-AAA)

Students Enrolled in the Geology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Wisconsin – Green Bay offers a bachelor's degree program in geology.

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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).