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Bachelor of Science in Geology

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Pittsburgh

Program Overview

Geology degreecombines physics, chemistry, and math with good old-fashioned observational science to understand how the Earth works. This includes such large-scale processes as plate tectonics and the formation of the continents and such small-scale processes such as stream erosion and restoration and how to solve acid mine drainage issues. Career options range from environmental work to petroleum exploration to various federal and state government agencies to geologic engineering.

Program Key Stats

$31590 (Annual cost)



55 %

Eligibility Criteria

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Additional Information & Requirements

Official high school transcript, Short Answer Questions and Letters of Recommendation, A review of the overall academic record, Official SAT or ACT test results

Career Options

  • Careers in geology range from environmental work to the assessment and protection of water resources to geological engineering (working with civil engineers) to oil and natural gas exploration to government regulatory
  • hazards
  • and resource work to academic research

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