Geology
Geology is an exciting field, an essential component of studies to understand the surface environment of the Earth, including global climate change, resource discovery and limits, environmental hazards and their possible mitigation, and satisfactory remediation of subsurface pollution.
If you're interested in pursuing a career as a geologist, you'll take environmental studies courses as well as those relating to chemistry, physics and mathematics.
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Program Requirements
NMC CODE 717
Students interested in pursuing a career as a Geologist will take Environmental Science courses, including Physical and Historical Geology. In addition, students will complete course work in Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics.
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Tuition and Fees
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Tuition Rate |
|
|---|---|
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In-District ( Grand Traverse County residents) Tuition |
$126.00 per contact hour |
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In-State ( other Michigan counties) Tuition |
$269.00 per contact hour |
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Out-of-state Tuition |
$350.00 per contact hour |
|
International Tuition |
$394.00 per contact hour |
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General Fee for all residencies: Other fee of $34.00 per contact hour is a general fee covering a portion of costs for technology, orientation, placement, career testing, Student Government Association, and other student service activities. |
$34.00 per contact hour |
Cost of Attendance
Costs |
In-District |
In-State |
Out-of-State |
International |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Tuition and Fees |
$ 5,860 |
$10,722 |
$13,476 |
$14,972 |
|
Books, Course Materials, Supplies and Equipment |
$300 |
$300 |
$300 |
$300 |
|
Living Expenses: On-Campus Housing and Food |
$10,600 |
$10,600 |
$10,600 |
$10,600 |
|
Transportation |
$1,000 |
$2,000 |
$3,000 |
$3,000 |
|
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses |
$500 |
$500 |
$500 |
$500 |
|
Federal Student Loan Fees |
$120 |
$120 |
$120 |
$120 |
|
$18,380 |
$24,242 |
$27,996 |
$29,492 |
Note: For more information on how COA component estimates are calculated, see the bottom of the Tuition and Fees page.
Enrolled students can find their own calculated Cost of Attendance in NMC Self-Service under Financial Aid. Others can use the Net Price Calculator to estimate the total annual cost of attending NMC based on their program and enrollment plans, along with financial aid eligibility.
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What you'll find at NMC
- Transfer courses, associate degrees and professional certificates, and bachelor's degrees in Marine Technology and Maritime Technology
- Access to other bachelor's and advanced degrees through NMC's University Center
- Faculty & staff focused on your success – more than 90% of graduates report accomplishing their goal
- Online learning options
- Reasonable tuition that’s one-third that of a public four-year Michigan university
- Scholarship opportunities – more than $1.8 million awarded annually
- Small classes, personal attention – average class size is 20 students
- On-campus housing options – including North Hall, opened in 2017
- An active campus with more than two dozen student groups
