Overview

The Geology program at Winona State University will prepare students for a broad spectrum of careers or graduate school.

The Geoscience curriculum is focused on developing and deepening observational skills, hypothesis building, idea testing and critical thinking—while also providing a foundational liberal arts education.

Careers

Geoscience majors are equipped with a wide range of skills that open doors to countless possibilities. Here are some of the things Geoscience graduates do:

Solve a broad range of environmental problems as consultants in both industry and government
Discover and manage our planet’s mineral and energy resources
Teach in our elementary schools, high schools and colleges
Work in museums and national parks
Practice environmental law and write for newspapers and magazines
Explore other planets

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Natural Disasters with Laboratory

Catastrophes and Extinctions with Laboratory

Dynamic Earth with Laboratory

Geoscience Laboratory

Environmental Geoscience

Global Climate Change

Dinosaur Field Paleontology

Geology of North America

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Winona, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

If you’re a student with a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale, you’ll be guaranteed admission to Winona State University.

There’s a $20 application fee, which can be paid online.

First-year students will need to submit official high school transcripts or GED documentation to be admitted.

Unofficial transcripts can be used for admission decisions. However, original or certified true copies with English translations must be presented before the start of your first semester.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

8388 USD / year

≈ 8388 USD / year
Out-of-State

8051 USD / year

≈ 8051 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

4466 USD / year

≈ 4466 USD / year

Living costs

Winona

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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