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Programs in Geology and Earth Science

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The geology and earth science track involves 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.

Top Schools For Geology and Earth Science Programs

Are You Interested? School Name Tuition Size Degrees Granted Degrees Granted By Type
Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS		$14,670 14,602 173 Bachelor's (72), Master's (101)
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis, MD		$0 4,568 94 Bachelor's (94)
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX		$22,606 38,958 70 Bachelor's (33), Master's (27),
Doctoral (10)
University of California - Irvine
Irvine, CA		$31,387 21,952 63 Bachelor's (41), Master's (16),
Doctoral (6)
Columbia University
New York, NY		$41,316 7,693 54 Certificate (11), Bachelor's (25),
Master's (11), Doctoral (7)
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA		$23,852 18,031 45 Bachelor's (45)
University of Washington
Seattle, WA		$24,367 28,575 44 Bachelor's (18), Master's (14),
Doctoral (12)
UC San Diego
La Jolla, CA		$31,461 24,217 43 Bachelor's (2), Master's (18),
Doctoral (23)
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN		$25,118 32,499 41 Bachelor's (26), Master's (10),
Doctoral (5)
United States Coast Guard Academy
New London, CT		$0 1,007 41 Bachelor's (41)
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Geology and Earth Science Statistics

Degree Type BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Certificate 47 1%
Associate 60 1%
Bachelor's 2,617 65%
Master's 932 23%
Doctoral 350 9%
Gender BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Male 2,359 57%
Female 1,782 43%
Racial BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Asian or Pacific Islander 114 3%
Black or African American 76 2%
Hispanic or Latino 169 4%
American Indian or Alaskan Native 27 1%
White (Non-Hispanic) 3,124 82%
Other/Unknown 279 7%
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Geology and Earth Science Internships

Job Title:Tutor or Teacher - Geology
Description:We are looking for a tutor for a college-level UC Berkeley earthquakes/earth science class this summer. geology Tutoring & Teaching opportunities available in San Francisco, CA starting at $25-$50/hr.>
Company:Wyzant Tutoring
Location:San Francisco, CA
Posted:5/14/2013
Source:WyzAnt Tutoring
Job Title:Engineering - Geotechnical Undergraduate, Internship
Description:Requisition/Vacancy No. 86868BR Position Title Engineering - Geotechnical Undergraduate, Internship Job Category Internship / Vacation Student / Graduate / Sponsorship Business Line Transportation Office Region USA - West Office Location...>
Company:AECOM
Location:Phoenix, AZ
Posted:5/19/2013
Source:Beyond
Job Title:Geology - Non-Tenure Track Faculty Vacancy Pool
Description:? Welcome to the Western Washington University on-line application process. Before you begin, please print out the job announcement; you may need to refer to it while completing the application. Geology - Non-Tenure Track Faculty Vacancy...>
Company:Western Washington University
Location:Bellingham, WA
Posted:4/4/2013
Source:Bright.com
Job Title:Environmental Scientist Intern
Description:Requisition Number: IE79305 Interest Category: Environmental/Sciences Interest Sub Category: Environmental Job Title : Environmental Scientist Intern Employment Category/Status: part-time Type of Position: Temporary Country: U.S. State:...>
Company:URS
Location:Overland Park, KS
Posted:5/5/2013
Source:Beyond
Job Title:Environmental Consultant, Junior
Description:Title: Environmental Consultant, Junior Location: United States-Virginia-McLean Other Locations: Key Role: Support federal government clients through technical and analytical tasks in areas of data gathering, analysis, and report...>
Company:Booz Allen Hamilton
Location:Mclean, VA
Posted:4/11/2013
Source:Beyond
Job Title:Assistant Professor/ Earth Systems/ Geo Physical Sciences/ Tenure Track
Description:Job DescriptionTo apply, please visit our job site at https://jobs.fitchburgstate.edu. Review begins Nov. 12, 2012 yet position remains open until filled. General Statement of Duties: Full-time, tenure-track assistant professor to teach...>
Company:Fitchburg State University
Location:Massachusetts
Posted:5/1/2013
Source:Higher Education Recruitment Consortium
Job Title:Earth Science Instructor - Adjunct
Description:Institution: Contra Costa Community College District Location: Martinez, CA Category: Faculty - Science - Geology, Earth Sciences & Oceanography Posted: 04/29/2013 Application Due: Open Until Filled Type: Part-Time/Adjunct Contra Costa...>
Company:
Location:Martinez, CA
Posted:4/30/2013
Source:jobsvianet.com
Job Title:Earth Science Instructor - Adjunct
Description:Contra Costa Community College District PART-TIME OPPORTUNITY Job Title: Earth Science Instructor - Adjunct Location: San Ramon Campus Job Group: Adjunct Faculty Work Hours: Summer, 2013 (June 17-July 26); Hours vary; day and/or evening...>
Company:Contra Costa Community College District
Location:Martinez, CA
Posted:4/30/2013
Source:HigherEdJobs
Job Title:Earth Science Instructor - Adjunct
Description:Contra Costa Community College DistrictPART-TIME OPPORTUNITYJob Title: Earth Science Instructor - AdjunctLocation: San Ramon CampusJob Group: Adjunct FacultyWork Hours: Summer, 2013 (June 17-July 26); Hours vary; day and/or...>
Company:Contra Costa Community College District Office
Location:California
Posted:4/25/2013
Source:Chronicle Careers
Job Title:Environmental Science/Engineer Intern
Description:PRIMARY FUNCTION : T o perform entry-level environmental science/engineer tasks including field observations; testing of soil, soil vapors and groundwater; project documentation; and reporting assistance. PRINCIPAL AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY...>
Company:American Engineering Testing
Location:St Paul, MN
Posted:5/22/2013
Source:American Engineering Testing, Inc.

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