Major Overview for Geology/Earth Science, General

Colleges Browse New Mexico Majors Physical sciences Geology/Earth Science, General

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. Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary - $81,470 Hydrologists - $73,540 Natural Sciences Managers - $123,140

Top 3 New Mexico Colleges with the highest percentage of Geology/Earth Science, General among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

Add	Info	College Name	Degrees Awarded/ Percentage	Selectivity	Tuition
		New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology Socorro, NM	8 (4.1%)
		University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM	10 (0.3%)
		New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, NM	3 (0.1%)
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.