Bachelor of Science in Geology - General Geology

University of Nebraska at Omaha

The Geology Program in the Department of Geography/Geology at UNO is dedicated to educating students in the Geological Sciences. This program prepares students for a variety of careers, but in particular, working in the geosciences field. This would include working in the growing environmental, energy, and minerals industries, in the policy and education areas, as well as being prepared to continue on to graduate school. Geology is offered as a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree. Students may choose one of two tracks to follow: a general geology track and a Geology Career track.Opportunities for interesting and rewarding careers abound for students with degrees in geology. The American Geological Institute reports that there are about 120,000 geoscientists currently working in the United States. Moreover, a survey by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) indicates that the number of active geoscientists and hydrogeologists is expected to increase by about 18% by 2018, a pace that exceeds that average for all occupation