GeologyBachelor of Arts

Why study Geology at Gustavus?

Students in the Gustavus Geology major strive to discern the history of Earth and its life forms, understand our changing global 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. Students enhance their education by joining department field trips and seeking research opportunities in Minnesota and beyond. In addition, recent geology majors have studied abroad in places like Great Britain, Australia, New Zealand, Denmark, and Sweden. As a Geology major, you will graduate with the skills to enter a number of career paths including environmental consulting, resource management, and public-sector earth science research.

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-241Paleontology
  • GEO-254Tectonics
  • GEO-225Climate Change: Geo-Solutions
  • GEO-350Hydrogeology
Julie Bartley, Environment Geography and Earth, Geology, Environmental Studies, Geography

“I try to give students the opportunity to do both individual and team assignments and strive to foster an inclusive, active classroom in which students have choices about how they engage with their work.”

Julie Bartley, Environment Geography and Earth, Geology, Environmental Studies, Geography

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.

  • Water Resource Management
  • Geologic Mapping
  • Environmental Consulting
  • Resource Management
  • Climate Science Research
$55,174
Average salary 5 years post graduation — Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes Explorer from the U.S. Census Bureau
11:1  Student to Faculty Ratio
72  Majors
100%  of courses taught by faculty members
15  pre-professional programs in a wide variety of disciplines

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