1. San Diego State University
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  4. BS GeoPhysics

BS GeoPhysics

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

San Diego State University

Program Overview

Geologists study the origin and evolution of our planet; the chemical and physical properties of minerals, rocks, and fuels; the structure of our mobile crust its newly forming ocean floors and its ancient, drifting continents; the history of life; and human adaptation to earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, landslides, and floods. The subject matter of geology ranges from dinosaurs to the prediction of earthquakes.

Program Key Stats

$24043 (Annual cost)



34 %

Eligibility Criteria

3.2
30
66

1208
6.5
80

Additional Information & Requirements

University online application, Test scores: SAT scores- Critical reading and Math-1174, Average ACT-27, TOEFL: IBT-80, PBT- 550, IELTS, 3.85 High school GPA

Career Options

  • Hydrologist
  • Geophysicist
  • Geochemist
  • Environmental scientist
  • Oceanographer
  • Teacher
  • Research technician
  • Geological surveyor
  • Paleontologist
  • Energy and resource explorer
  • and Resource planner

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