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Overview for Geology/Earth Science, General

A program that focuses on the scientific study of the earth; the forces acting upon it; and the behavior of the solids, liquids and gases comprising it. Includes instruction in historical geology, geomorphology, and sedimentology, the chemistry of rocks and soils, stratigraphy, mineralogy, petrology, geostatistics, volcanology, glaciology, geophysical principles, and applications to research and industrial problems.

Careers for Geology/Earth Science, General Majors

A major in Geology/Earth Science, General is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Geology/Earth Science, General

Top 15 Michigan Colleges with the highest percentage of Geology/Earth Science, General among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Adrian College
Adrian, MI
 5
(2.5%)
Moderately Selective$23,390 
Albion College
Albion, MI
 9
(2.0%)
Less Selective$28,880 
Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI
 9
(2.0%)
Less Selective$15,718 
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Calvin College
Grand Rapids, MI
 6
(0.7%)
Less Selective$23,165 
Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI
 5
(0.4%)
Less Selective$22,521 
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI
 15
(0.4%)
Less Selective$12,510 
Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI
 4
(0.3%)
Less Selective$11,230 
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Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
 24
(0.3%)
Less Selective$25,672 
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI
 10
(0.3%)
Moderately Selective$22,590 
Hope College
Holland, MI
 2
(0.3%)
Less Selective$24,920 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.