Geology
Associate in Science
Program Details
The Geology Associate in Science Degree is designed to introduce the student to the field of geology. Students who complete the degree will be prepared for future study in geology or related fields. This degree requires a total of 18-20 units of which 8 units are in required courses. An additional 10-12 units must be chosen from the list of restricted electives.
Geology Pathways
Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2025-2026.
Featured Careers
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Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
Master's degree, Doctoral degree
- Job growth: Stable
- Low salary: 53,310
- High salary: 199,260
- Average salary: 101390
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers
Master's degree, Bachelor's degree
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 58,790
- High salary: 178,880
- Average salary: 99240
Hydrologists
Master's degree, Bachelor's degree
- Job growth: Stable
- Low salary: 60,010
- High salary: 139,420
- Average salary: 92060
All Careers in Geology (3)
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | Master's degree, Doctoral degree | Stable | 101,390 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | Master's degree, Bachelor's degree | Rising | 99,240 |
| Hydrologists | Master's degree, Bachelor's degree | Stable | 92,060 |
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Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes help you work towards your educational goals.
- Apply geology concepts to better understand current issues of environmental and/or geologic concern.
- Demonstrate an understanding of how the scientific method is used to explore topics in geology.