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

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Concord University
Athens, WV
 4
(1.1%)
Less Selective$10,170 
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV
 26
(0.7%)
Highly Selective- 
Marshall University
Huntington, WV
 5
(0.3%)
Less Selective$11,124 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.