Geology Degree

The geology degree program at Western Washington University 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 Washington colleges that offer geology degrees.

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Western Washington University

1300 Fifth St, Wenatchee, WA

Western Washington University is a public institution located in Bellingham, Washington and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. Western Washington University has a yearly student enrollment of over 15,000.

Areas of study available at Western Washington University include:

• Psychology
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• English Language And Literature
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education

Students applying for admission are most often required to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions office. Students may provide either the SAT or ACT scores to be considered for admissions to this school. A score within the range of 1490 - 1830 on the SAT, or 22 - 27 for the ACT is common among accepted students. This school has an acceptance rate of 78% of which only 38% decided to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

Tuition & fees at Western Washington University vary for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs nearly $8,500 per year with out-of-state tuition costing $20,000 per year. The cost of on-campus housing is approximately $6,400 annually. Students enrolled at this school may qualify for aid which is usually grants and loans.

The Western Washington University Vikings participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, within the NCAA. Available sports offered may include but not limited to:

• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)
• Rowing (NCAA Division II)

Students can visit the Western Washington University website to see a complete list of academic programs offered, student services, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Geology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Western Washington University has offered the following degree 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).