Bachelor in Geology/Earth Science (Bachelor's)

Tuition is 42,053 USD per year.

Students study the Earth, the forces acting on it, and the behavior of its solids, liquids, and gases. They also study historical geology, geomorphology, sedimentology, rocks and soils, stratigraphy, mineralogy, petrology, geostatistics, volcanology, glaciology, and geophysical principles.

The field is applied to research and industrial problems. It also supports work that uses earth science knowledge.

For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 33% of applicants.

William & Mary has grown into a university with undergraduate and professional programs across the College of Arts & Sciences, Raymond A. Mason School of Business, Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences, School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics, School of Education and Law School. Its academic offering includes more than 115 majors, minors and pre-professional programs, ranging from business analytics and integrative conservation to majors designed by students. Forty-five percent of students major in STEM fields.

Research is a central part of the student experience. William & Mary holds the R1 designation for its research activity, and almost 85% of students take part in faculty-mentored projects. Topics span the humanities, sciences and applied fields, including art, oysters, marine science, history, conservation and particle physics. The university also describes its education as personalized and career-focused, with opportunities connected to internships, career services and science laboratories.

The university is based in Williamsburg, Virginia, with the Sir Christopher Wren Building serving as a setting for major campus events such as Opening Convocation. International students can choose from study abroad opportunities and a wide range of academic fields. The university's schools cover business, coastal and marine sciences, computing, data sciences, physics, education and law, alongside arts and sciences. This range supports students seeking either a focused professional path or a broader interdisciplinary education.