Geology · Maryland
Geology colleges in Maryland
CampusPin lists 42 U.S. colleges in Maryland 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 Maryland that offer Geology
Allegany College of Maryland
Cumberland, MD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,730
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,743
Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,178
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
8,570
Baltimore City Community College
Baltimore, MD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,312
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
3,234
Bowie State University
Bowie, MD · University · Public
Tuition
$8,999
Acceptance
84%
Enrollment
6,327
Carroll Community College
Westminster, MD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,128
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
2,006
Cecil College
North East, MD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$5,370
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,369
Chesapeake College
Wye Mills, MD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,010
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,275
College of Southern Maryland
La Plata, MD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,200
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
4,422
Coppin State University
Baltimore, MD · University · Public
Tuition
$7,001
Acceptance
50%
Enrollment
2,047
Frederick Community College
Frederick, MD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,772
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
4,116
Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD · University · Public
Tuition
$10,220
Acceptance
84%
Enrollment
3,580
Garrett College
McHenry, MD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,060
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
424
Goucher College
Baltimore, MD · University · Private
Tuition
$51,250
Acceptance
73%
Enrollment
1,484
Hagerstown Community College
Hagerstown, MD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,320
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
2,783
Harford Community College
Bel Air, MD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,974
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
3,628
Hood College
Frederick, MD · University · Private
Tuition
$45,870
Acceptance
78%
Enrollment
2,071
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD · University · Private
Tuition
$63,340
Acceptance
8%
Enrollment
29,890
Loyola University Maryland
Baltimore, MD · University · Private
Tuition
$55,480
Acceptance
76%
Enrollment
5,095
Maryland University of Integrative Health
Laurel, MD · University · Private
Tuition
$17,868
Acceptance
79%
Enrollment
4,933
McDaniel College
Westminster, MD · University · Private
Tuition
$49,647
Acceptance
84%
Enrollment
2,869
Montgomery College
Rockville, MD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$5,400
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
13,519
Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD · University · Public
Tuition
$8,118
Acceptance
83%
Enrollment
9,801
Mount St. Mary's University
Emmitsburg, MD · University · Private
Tuition
$47,240
Acceptance
72%
Enrollment
2,432
Ner Israel Rabbinical College
Baltimore, MD · University · Private
Tuition
$14,400
Acceptance
79%
Enrollment
449
Notre Dame of Maryland University
Baltimore, MD · University · Private
Tuition
$41,910
Acceptance
86%
Enrollment
1,834
SANS Technology Institute
North Bethesda, MD · University · Private
Tuition
$17,868
Acceptance
81%
Enrollment
1,723
Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD · University · Public
Tuition
$10,638
Acceptance
89%
Enrollment
6,805
St. John's College
Annapolis, MD · University · Private
Tuition
$38,946
Acceptance
49%
Enrollment
450
St. Mary's College of Maryland
St. Mary's City, MD · University · Public
Tuition
$15,236
Acceptance
75%
Enrollment
1,576
Stevenson University
Stevenson, MD · University · Private
Tuition
$39,708
Acceptance
83%
Enrollment
3,506
Strayer University-Maryland
Suitland, MD · University · Private
Tuition
$13,920
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,445
Towson University
Towson, MD · University · Public
Tuition
$11,306
Acceptance
83%
Enrollment
19,410
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis, MD · University · Public
Tuition
$17,868
Acceptance
9%
Enrollment
4,467
University of Baltimore
Baltimore, MD · University · Public
Tuition
$9,772
Acceptance
86%
Enrollment
3,085
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, MD · University · Public
Tuition
$8,898
Acceptance
90%
Enrollment
2,776
University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MD · University · Public
Tuition
$7,992
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
57,529
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD · University · Public
Tuition
$11,802
Acceptance
54%
Enrollment
14,092
Washington Adventist University
Takoma Park, MD · University · Private
Tuition
$25,200
Acceptance
45%
Enrollment
612
Washington College
Chestertown, MD · University · Private
Tuition
$54,356
Acceptance
66%
Enrollment
890
Women's Institute of Torah Seminary and College
Baltimore, MD · University · Private
Tuition
$9,300
Acceptance
96%
Enrollment
141
Wor-Wic Community College
Salisbury, MD · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,744
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
2,047
Yeshiva College of the Nations Capital
Silver Spring, MD · University · Private
Tuition
$11,100
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
57
Geology programs in Maryland: by the numbers
A quick comparison of the 42 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.
Schools listed
42
Public / private
25 / 17
Universities / 2-year
29 / 13
Cities represented
28
In-state tuition range
$3,312–$63,340
Median in-state tuition
$10,429
Lowest published in-state tuition
Baltimore City Community College
$3,312
Most selective
Johns Hopkins University
8% acceptance
Largest by enrollment
University of Maryland Global Campus
57,529 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.
Geology in other states
Find more Geology schools
Use CampusPin's filter-first search to narrow 42+ Geology programs in Maryland by tuition, school size, acceptance rate, and campus setting.
Related majors in Maryland