B.S. in Geology, Hydrogeology
The Geology – Hydrogeology major at Colorado State University provides a rigorous education in geological aspects of surface and subsurface water resources and allied disciplines, while ensuring that students are well prepared for a variety of geosciences careers.
Quick Facts
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| Full-time Duration: |
4 years |
| Starting in: |
January, August |
| Tuition Fee: |
$32,734 per year |
| Location: |
Fort Collins, CO, United States |
Students of the Geology – Hydrogeology major at Colorado State University will be particularly well prepared for employment in environmental, water resource, geotechnical, and groundwater careers; in private employment or in government agencies managing or assessing water resources; and for graduate education in hydrogeology or other water science, environmental, and resource disciplines.
Potential Occupations
Many opportunities exist for geology graduates in the private and public sectors within a wide range of societally important and satisfying careers.
Environmental management, energy resources, water resource and management, construction services, mining, power generation, computer software, and many other industries employ geoscientists in exploration, development, production, communications, building, management, and research.
Federal agencies employ geoscientists for resource mapping and assessment, oil-gas-coal-groundwater-geothermal resource evaluation and development, resource and environmental water studies, leasing and conservation, resource restoration and rehabilitation, hazards assessment and mitigation, regulatory activities, national defense, and basic and applied research.
