About This Program
The Master of Science degree in Geology provides qualified students the opportunity for advanced study in a wide variety of geologic fields. Focus areas include environmental research (water, surface and subsurface processes; geohazards; and natural resources), as well as evolution of earth's systems research (climate change, paleoecology and evolution, crustal processes).
Contact Information
- David Singer | [email protected] |
330-672-3006
- Connect with an Admissions Counselor: U.S. Student | International Student
Program Delivery
- Delivery:
- In person
- Location:
- Kent Campus
Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries*
Atmospheric, earth, marine, and space sciences teachers, postsecondary
- 1.9% slower than the average
- 13,100 number of jobs
- $94,520 potential earnings
Geological and hydrologic technicians
- 5.5% faster than the average
- 19,000 number of jobs
- $50,630 potential earnings
Geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers
- 4.9% about as fast as the average
- 31,800 number of jobs
- $93,580 potential earnings
Hydrologists
- 5.3% faster than the average
- 7,000 number of jobs
- $84,040 potential earnings
Natural sciences managers
- 4.8% about as fast as the average
- 71,400 number of jobs
- $137,940 potential earnings
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.