Overview

Applying interdisciplinary techniques to locate, identify and characterize natural processes, reconstruct landscapes and examine the impacts of climate change on a diverse range of environments, Frostburg State University’s Earth Science majors seek answers to today’s most pressing scientific questions.

We explore such issues as: How has the planet changed over time? What conditions were necessary for life to begin? Why does climate change? What is the future of the Earth? The study of earth science has never been more important than it is today and that has led to tremendous opportunities for those who enter this growing field.

Enter a field experiencing widespread growth because of increased awareness of excessive global consumption and declining availability of finite materials and energy resources.
Complete an environmental science concentration or pursue certification as an earth science middle/secondary teacher.

Study in a multidisciplinary program with diverse courses delivered by the departments of geography, physics, biology and chemistry.

Career outlooks

According to information presented in a webinar by the American Geosciences Institute about the Outcomes of the Geoscience Undergraduate Education Summit, earth sciences graduates can anticipate 35 percent growth in career positions over the next 10 years. One reason for the growth is an estimated loss of 12 percent of the earth science workforce to retirement.

An additional explanation for career growth in the earth sciences field is growing public concern over the demands populations are placing on our diminishing natural resources. For more information about the AGI and the field of geoscience, visit American GeoScience Institute.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Physical Geography
Descriptive Meteorology
Physical Geology and Geomorphology
Earth Systems History
Environmental Chemical Analysis
Soils: Genesis, Nature and Characteristics

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 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Frostburg, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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

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General requirements

Complete an application for admission and submit your $45 (USD) application fee
Send your official academic transcripts
Provide a photocopy of your passport identification page
Submit an international student certification of financial support
Pass an English proficiency exam

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

23306 USD / year

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Out-of-State

23306 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

7414 USD / year

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Living costs

Frostburg

United States

1216 - 2059 USD / month

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