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

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Minot State University
Minot, ND
 3
(0.6%)
Less Selective$12,022 
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND
 4
(0.2%)
Less Selective$14,088 
North Dakota State University-Main Campus
Fargo, ND
 1
(0.1%)
Less Selective$14,053 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.