Overview

As a student here, you’ll have hands-on experiences in the lab and the field, whether it’s research with our professors, or an independent internship. Our graduates go on to successful careers as park rangers, geologists, weather analysts, hydrologists, natural resource managers, and more.

Careers

University of Northern Iowa's Earth Science program will arm you with the skills needed to thrive in a variety of high-demand fields in both the public and private sectors. Common careers include:

Park Ranger
Surveyor
Geologist
Environmental Specialist
Museum Programs Director
Environmental Engineer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Calculus

General Chemistry

Astronomy

Elements of Weather

Geology

Earth History

General Physics

Physics I for Science and Engineering

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00

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More details

UNI operates on a rolling admissions basis.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cedar Falls, United States

Disciplines

Earth Sciences View 447 other Bachelors in Earth Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed online application form

Non-refundable application fee of $50

Proof of English proficiency

Educational transcripts from secondary school

A copy of the personal data page of your passport

A completed UNI Financial Statement and Certification form

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

22359 USD / year

≈ 22359 USD / year
Out-of-State

22359 USD / year

≈ 22359 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

20950 USD / year

≈ 20950 USD / year

Living costs

Cedar Falls

United States

1119 - 1737 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Cedar Falls

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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