1. Western Kentucky University
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  3. Bachelors
  4. Bachelor of Arts in Earth Science

Bachelor of Arts in Earth Science

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Western Kentucky University

Program Overview

Earth science or geoscience is a widely embraced term for the fields of science related to the planet Earth. It is the branch of science dealing with the physical constitution of the earth and its atmosphere. Earth science is the study of our planet s physical characteristics, from earthquakes to raindrops, and floods to fossils. Earth science can be considered to be a branch of planetary science, but with a much older history.

Program Key Stats

$33660 (Annual cost)



96.9 %

Eligibility Criteria

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Additional Information & Requirements

Official Academic Records from schools attended with grades and any degrees/diplomas/certificates received, Unweighted high school GPA of 2.50 or higher, ACT composite of 20 or greater, or SAT combined score of 1020 or greater, TOEFL (IBT) 71 or higher, PBT 525, CBT 197, IELTS- 6.0 or higher, PTE Academic-52

Career Options

  • Environmental consultant
  • Groundwater specialist
  • Mining or marine engineer
  • Environmental scientist
  • Geologist or marine geologist
  • Paleontologist
  • Petroleum geologist

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