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.
| A major in Geology/Earth Science, General is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided. |
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Top 6
Virginia
Colleges with the
highest percentage
of
Geology/Earth Science, General among the 2007-2008
graduating class.
| | Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA | 8
(1.8%) |  |  | |
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| | College of William and Mary
Williamsburg, VA | 16
(1.1%) |  |  | |
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| | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA | 28
(0.6%) |  |  | |
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| | James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA | 17
(0.5%) | | | |
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| | George Mason University
Fairfax, VA | 13
(0.3%) | | | |
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| | Radford University
Radford, VA | 6
(0.3%) |  | | |
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.