Geology B.S.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Upon completion of the degree, students should be able to identify, understand, and explain the primary processes that have shaped the Earth and the terrestrial planets over time.

2. Upon completion of the degree, students should be able to apply their understanding of Earth processes and the fundamental sciences by successfully conducting relevant hands-on inquiry of geologic systems using scientific methodology.

3. Upon completion of the degree, students should be able to comprehend the interconnectivity of geologic processes and demonstrate the ability to apply that comprehension in approaching geologic problems.

4. Upon completion of the degree, students should be able to use the scientific literature and research as gateways to advancing geologic understanding.

CAREERS GEOLOGY B.S. GRADUATES PURSUE

Engineering Geology
Environmental Scientist
Geologist
Geophysicist
Geotechnical Engineering
Hydrogeologist
Petroleum Geologist
Public Policy Advisor
Structural Geology
Teacher

SUCCESS RATES

81.3%

6-year graduation rate

4.09

Avg. years to degree

MEDIAN EARNINGS

$75,402

10 years after graduation

$56,142

5 years after graduation

$43,847

1 year after graduation

PLACEMENT2 years after graduation

N/A

Working in New York

43.9%

Continuing Education

Notes

Graduation rates: the percent of students entering in the selected major as first-time, full-time students in a fall term and graduating by August 31 six years later. Average of three most recent reporting years (2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24) Years to degree: the average number of years it takes a student to complete the selected major if they entered as a freshman. Average of the three most recent completion years (2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23) Earnings: the median annual earnings of graduates in the selected major based on the 4-digit CIP code at 1, 5 and 10 years after graduation. U.S. Census, Postsecondary Enrollment Outcomes Explorer. Degree completers from 2001-2018 in 2020 dollars. Working in NY State: the percent of graduates working in New York State two years after graduation. SUNY Wages Dashboard, includes graduates from 2015-18. Continuing education: the percent of students enrolled in a U.S. postsecondary institution, 2 years following graduation. National Student Clearinghouse, includes graduates from 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-2022)