Geological & Earth Sciences at Stony Brook University
If you plan to study geological & earth sciences, take a look at what Stony Brook University has to offer and decide if the program is a good match for you. Get started with the following essential facts.SUNY Stony Brook is located in Stony Brook, New York and has a total student population of 26,782.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Geological & Earth Sciences section at the bottom of this page.
Featured Stony Brook University Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Gain the analytical, technical and science communications skills you need to begin your career with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
BS in Geosciences - Natural Resources Conservation
Learn to manage and conserve our natural resources with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
SUNY Stony Brook Geological & Earth Sciences Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Geology
- Master’s Degree in Geology
Featured Stony Brook University Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Gain the analytical, technical and science communications skills you need to begin your career with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
BS in Geosciences - Natural Resources Conservation
Learn to manage and conserve our natural resources with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
SUNY Stony Brook Geological & Earth Sciences Rankings
There were 2 students who received their doctoral degrees in geology, making the school the #90 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Geology Student Demographics at SUNY Stony Brook
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at Stony Brook University.
SUNY Stony Brook Geological & Earth Sciences Master’s Program
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Stony Brook University with a master's in geology.
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 1 |
International Students | 0 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Concentrations Within Geological & Earth Sciences
If you plan to be a geology major, you may want to focus your studies on one of the following concentrations. The completion numbers here include all graduates who receive any type of degree in this field from Stony Brook University. Some of these focus areas may not be available for your degree level.
Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
---|---|
Geology & Earth Sciences | 5 |
Other Geological & Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 4 |
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Careers That Geology Grads May Go Into
A degree in geology can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for NY, the home state for Stony Brook University.
Occupation | Jobs in NY | Average Salary in NY |
---|---|---|
Chemistry Professors | 2,270 | $102,260 |
Natural Sciences Managers | 1,360 | $148,460 |
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors | 880 | $108,020 |
Geoscientists | 700 | $76,360 |
Hydrologists | 170 | $75,560 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Danski14 under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.