What You’ll Learn
The Earth Science major was originally designed for students pursuing teaching certification. While this is still true, the major and the field now covers a rapidly growing array of career opportunities.
Our graduates find jobs that cover the breadth of the discipline and many choose to continue their studies with scholarships for graduate study at some of the leading research universities in the country.
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Curriculum
You will gain a solid foundation and have the opportunity to engage in a variety of experiences outside the classroom. Whether it’s a student-designed research project and presentation at a national conference, or an internship here or across the country, you will begin building your career here.
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Admission Requirements
We recommend submitting first-year applications in October or early November. We decide your admission once you complete your application.
Next Deadline for Transfer Students
Fall Semester: August 1
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Undergraduate Research
Discover the Earth and tell your story to other professionals from around the world. This is an experience that all of our students have an opportunity to participate in with a faculty mentor.
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Career Outlook
Job opportunities with an Earth Science degree are strong, whether it is in teaching or diverse applications to fields such as land use planning or emergency management.
What’s Next?
Come for a Visit
We offer tours all year long, but February and March are our busiest months.
Schedule a VisitWorking in a lab environment I learned many professional workplace skills that can only be learned by a hands-on experience. I have become more confident in a laboratory environment handling equipment and performing chemical analysis procedures. Grant Barney ’16