Geology · Alaska
Geology colleges in Alaska
CampusPin lists 7 U.S. colleges in Alaska that offer Geology programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.
Geology studies the Earth's materials, structure, and history, suiting students drawn to fieldwork, lab analysis, and questions about natural resources, hazards, and deep time.
Schools in Alaska that offer Geology
Alaska Bible College
Palmer, AK · University · Private
Tuition
$10,930
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
34
Alaska Pacific University
Anchorage, AK · University · Private
Tuition
$20,760
Acceptance
86%
Enrollment
541
Charter College
Anchorage, AK · University · Private
Tuition
$18,678
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
2,277
Ilisagvik College
Barrow, AK · University · Public
Tuition
$5,260
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
175
University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK · University · Public
Tuition
$7,566
Acceptance
67%
Enrollment
7,550
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK · University · Public
Tuition
$8,640
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
5,029
University of Alaska Southeast
Juneau, AK · University · Public
Tuition
$6,960
Acceptance
63%
Enrollment
1,160
Geology programs in Alaska: by the numbers
A quick comparison of the 7 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.
Schools listed
7
Public / private
4 / 3
Universities / 2-year
7 / 0
Cities represented
5
In-state tuition range
$5,260–$20,760
Median in-state tuition
$8,640
Lowest published in-state tuition
Ilisagvik College
$5,260
Most selective
University of Alaska Southeast
63% acceptance
Largest by enrollment
University of Alaska Anchorage
7,550 students
Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.
What you'll study in a Geology program
- Mineralogy and petrology (igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks)
- Structural geology and plate tectonics
- Sedimentology and stratigraphy
- Geomorphology and surface processes
- Geochemistry and geophysics
- Paleontology and historical geology
- Field mapping and field-camp methods
- GIS, remote sensing, and geologic map interpretation
Where a Geology degree can lead
- Geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers
- Environmental Geologist
- Geotechnical Consultant
- Hydrogeologist
- Exploration / Mining Geologist
- GIS Analyst
Typical pay: Informational only (BLS, 2024 geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers median $99,240)
A Geology major covers mineralogy, petrology, structural geology, sedimentology and stratigraphy, paleontology, geochemistry, and geophysics, built on a core of chemistry, physics, and calculus. Most bachelor's programs include a required summer field camp where students map rock units and structures in the field, plus lab work with rock and mineral samples, thin sections, and geologic maps. Many programs let students lean toward a track such as environmental geology, hydrogeology, economic/resource geology, or geophysics.
Graduates work in environmental and geotechnical consulting, energy and mineral exploration, water-resource management, hazard assessment (earthquakes, landslides, volcanoes), and government surveys such as the USGS and state geological surveys. The work typically combines field data collection, sample and instrument analysis, and GIS-based mapping and modeling.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a 2024 median annual wage of $99,240 for geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers, with a bachelor's degree as the typical entry-level education and projected employment growth of 3.2% from 2024 to 2034. Some research and senior roles favor or require a master's degree, and several states license practicing geologists.
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