GeologyBachelor of Arts

Why study Geology at Gustavus?

The Gustavus Geology major encompasses efforts to uncover the Earth's physical history, understand our changing planet and its systems, and discover and preserve natural resources. It emphasizes field, laboratory, and analytical research at every step of the program. You will work with a close-knit community of faculty and students as you study landscapes, climate, natural hazards, mountain building, and the evolution and extinction of life.

Course Examples

Every year, Gustavus faculty teach more than 1,800 courses - you'll be able to choose what interests you. Maybe one of these courses from Environment, Geography, and Earth Sciences will be on your class schedule.

  • GEO-225Climate Change: Geo-Solutions
  • GEO-241Paleontology
  • GEO-350Hydrogeology
  • GEO-254Tectonics
Professor Erik Gulbranson, Environment, Geography, and Earth Sciences Department Faculty

“In one of the coldest places on Earth—and 250 million years in the past—he predicts the future of our planet.”

Professor Erik Gulbranson, Environment, Geography, and Earth Sciences Department Faculty

What can I do with a degree in Geology?

The Geology major is adaptable - and valuable - leading to many different fields and fulfilling careers. Here are a few popular paths, but a Gustavus degree can take you anywhere.

  • Energy
  • Sustainability
  • Geologic Mapping
  • Remote Sensing
  • Civil Engineering
$55,174
Average salary 5 years post graduation — Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes Explorer from the U.S. Census Bureau
75%  Ultimately attended graduate or professional school
11:1  Student to Faculty Ratio
72  Majors
100%  of courses taught by faculty members

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