GEOL 101 Principles of Geology
GEOL 106 Historical Geology
MARS 305 Environmental Micropaleontology
MARS 306 Coastal Sedimentary Geology
MARS 370 Coastal Processes
MARS 430 Geological Oceanography: Plate Tectonics
MARS 431 Geological Oceanography: Earth’s Climate
GEOL 491 Research
Geology Minor
- Required
Love What You Do
A minor in geology can be paired with many minors to give a student a formidable background in scientific knowledge and problem-solving.
Career Paths
Geology
Oil & Gas
Research
Higher Education
Marine Resource Management
Surveying
Hiring Agencies
Government Agencies
Private Sector Companies
Universities
Oil & Gas Companies
Surveying Companies
Salary Ranges
State/Federal agencies (TPWD, NOAA, Corps of Engineers): $35-40K
Non Profit Environmental Outreach: $30-35K
Research/Laboratory Assistant: $30-45K
Geologist: $89,700 on average
At Texas A&M University at Galveston we offer a comprehensive array of degrees which are geared to make the most of our ideal location on the edge of the waters of the Gulf of Mexico. With programs ranging from marine biology to maritime administration led by enterprising professors at the top of their fields, we’re full of the opportunities you’re seeking.