Overview

Majoring in the Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at Cornell University (EAS) will give you a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental components of and interactions between Earth’s systems. The Earth & Atmospheric Sciences program is unique in that it incorporates fundamentals of earth science with the emergence of a new and more complete approach, encompassing all components of the earth system air, life, rock and water

to gain a comprehensive understanding of the world as we know it.

Students may choose to focus on one of a number of disciplinary specialties such as geophysics or tectonics, or develop the broad expertise needed to understand the interactions between the diverse elements of earth and life in the past, present, and future.

Key Facts

Obtain working knowledge of scientific method.

Collect, analyze and interpret field and laboratory data.

Identify, formulate and solve scientific problems using appropriate mathematical tools.

Compile and interpret spatial and temporal earth science data.

Explain and assess important concepts in the chosen concentration.

Utilize computer systems and programming to find, analyze and present data and evaluate hypotheses.

Communicate the earth sciences effectively in written and oral mediums.

Demonstrate the ability to work in teams.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Earth System

Evolution
Earth System

Biogeochemistry

Interior of the Earth

Climate Dynamics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-02 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ithaca, United States

Disciplines

Earth Sciences Climate Studies & Meteorology View 443 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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130

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

The Common Application (CA)

The School Report

Counselor Recommendation

Two Teacher Evaluations

The Midyear Report, when your mid-year grades are available

Official secondary/high school transcript

$80 application fee or fee waiver

Cornell University Questions and Writing Supplement (CA) or Cornell Supplement (UCA)

Items that are required by the Cornell undergraduate college or school to which you’ve applied: Interviews or portfolio and design submissions.

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

71266 USD / year

≈ 71266 USD / year
Out-of-State

71266 USD / year

≈ 71266 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

71266 USD / year

≈ 71266 USD / year

Living costs

Ithaca

United States

1128 - 2460 USD / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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