Geology · District of Columbia
Geology colleges in District of Columbia
CampusPin lists 13 U.S. colleges in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia that offer Geology
American University
Washington, DC · University · Private
Tuition
$56,543
Acceptance
47%
Enrollment
12,795
Gallaudet University
Washington, DC · University · Private
Tuition
$18,382
Acceptance
61%
Enrollment
1,324
George Washington University
Washington, DC · University · Private
Tuition
$64,990
Acceptance
44%
Enrollment
25,029
Georgetown University
Washington, DC · University · Private
Tuition
$65,081
Acceptance
13%
Enrollment
19,886
Howard University
Washington, DC · University · Private
Tuition
$33,344
Acceptance
35%
Enrollment
12,830
Institute of World Politics
Washington, DC · University · Private
Tuition
$30,953
Acceptance
65%
Enrollment
8,568
Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of Studies
Washington, DC · University · Private
Tuition
$30,953
Acceptance
53%
Enrollment
6,966
Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family
Washington, DC · University · Private
Tuition
$30,953
Acceptance
75%
Enrollment
7,082
Strayer University-Global Region
Washington, DC · University · Private
Tuition
$13,920
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
12,776
The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC · University · Private
Tuition
$55,834
Acceptance
84%
Enrollment
5,095
Trinity Washington University
Washington, DC · University · Private
Tuition
$26,110
Acceptance
99%
Enrollment
1,417
University of the District of Columbia
Washington, DC · University · Public
Tuition
$6,152
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
3,638
University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus
Washington, DC · University · Private
Tuition
$6,660
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
593
Geology programs in District of Columbia: by the numbers
A quick comparison of the 13 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.
Schools listed
13
Public / private
1 / 12
Universities / 2-year
13 / 0
Cities represented
1
In-state tuition range
$6,152–$65,081
Median in-state tuition
$30,953
Lowest published in-state tuition
University of the District of Columbia
$6,152
Most selective
Georgetown University
13% acceptance
Largest by enrollment
George Washington University
25,029 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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