Bachelor of Arts in Earth & Space Sciences
Stony Brook University
Key Information
Campus location
Stony Brook, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 7,070 / per year *
Application deadline
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* 2020 annual tuition fees: $7,070 for NY Residents, $24,740 for out-of-state & International students
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Introduction
Why Study Engineering Science?
The Earth and Space Sciences program features an interdisciplinary learning approach. You'll get a background in fields such as geology, astronomy, atmospheric and marine sciences, and then customize your degree plan to prepare for careers in biogeochemistry, astrobiology, scientific journalism, education, or medical geology.
Areas of study:
- Astronomy
- Atmospheric Sciences
- Chemistry
- Geology
Sample courses:
- Intro to Atmospheric Sciences
- Weather and Climate
- The Earth Through Time
- Intro to Astronomy
Admission information
As a non-restricted major, there are no additional admission requirements for this program. Please review the general admission criteria related to how you are applying.
After Graduation
Your college decision isn't really about the next four years. We get it. It’s about what doors are opened by your degree and whether those opportunities are what you had envisioned for yourself. Nearly 95% of SBU grads go to professional or graduate school. Here's a snapshot of what life after graduation looks like for some of them.
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Related Majors
Astronomy/Planetary Sciences
Fascinated by the stars and cosmos? Our Astronomy major is the perfect fit for you. Learn about galactic and extragalactic astronomy, nuclear astrophysics, stellar astrophysics, and cosmology. Get involved with research projects alongside our faculty and gaze into the solar system and beyond at our Mount Stony Brook Observatory (on the roof of our Earth and Space Sciences Building). Our department hosts Astronomy Open Nights including lectures and viewings.
Areas of study:
- Planetary Sciences
- Astronomy
- Galaxies
- Cosmology
Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences
By completing our Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences curriculum, you'll graduate prepared for a wide range of meteorology-related careers. The program provides requirements for those seeking entrance into the National Weather Service (NWS), private forecasting industry, and graduate school. Our unique coastal location offers the opportunity to study coastal weather phenomena, such as hurricanes, nor-easters, and sea-breezes, as well as regional climate change in a coastal-urban environment.
Areas of study:
- Climate
- Meteorology
- Waste Management
- Environmental Studies