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

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Juniata College
Huntingdon, PA
 12
(3.7%)
Moderately Selective$30,880 
Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA
 7
(2.3%)
Highly Selective$36,540 
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA
 27
(1.9%)
Moderately Selective$14,996 
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Haverford College
Haverford, PA
 5
(1.7%)
Most Selective$37,525 
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Johnstown, PA
 8
(1.5%)
Less Selective- 
Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA
 5
(1.1%)
Less Selective$31,080 
California University of Pennsylvania
California, PA
 13
(1.0%)
Moderately Selective$10,622 
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Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA
 13
(0.9%)
Less Selective$9,707 
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Edinboro, PA
 8
(0.8%)
Less Selective$9,814 
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Clarion, PA
 6
(0.7%)
Moderately Selective$12,552 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.