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

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage 		SelectivityTuition
Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA		 8
(1.8%)		Most Selective$37,412 
College of William and Mary
Williamsburg, VA		 16
(1.1%)		Highly Selective$29,326 
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA		 28
(0.6%)		Moderately Selective$20,825 
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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA		 17
(0.5%)		Moderately Selective$18,458 
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA		 13
(0.3%)		Moderately Selective$20,490 
Radford University
Radford, VA		 6
(0.3%)		Less Selective$15,550 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.