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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 5 Oregon Colleges with the highest percentage of Geology/Earth Science, General among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage 		SelectivityTuition
Southern Oregon University
Ashland, OR		 11
(1.7%)		Less Selective$18,669 
Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR		 4
(0.5%)		Highly Selective$16,893 
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR		 11
(0.3%)		Less Selective- 
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Portland State University
Portland, OR		 5
(0.2%)		Less Selective$18,837 
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR		 3
(0.1%)		Less Selective$18,823 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.