Overview

Why Study Earth and Environmental Science at Wilkes University?

The degree in earth and environmental science at Wilkes University is flexible, and when paired with a non-science minor such as education, political science, English or business can lead to many exciting career paths. This bachelor of arts program is ideal if you’re interested in a specialized career path such as teaching, environmental law or business consulting.

As an Earth and Environmental Science major, you’ll study human interactions with the earth and the environment and its implications.
You’ll learn the basics of environmental science, including geology, meteorology, environmental engineering, ocean science and more.
In a field laboratory component to each earth and environmental science class, you’ll conduct field-based analysis of local geologic features, soils and aquatic ecosystems.

If your goal is to teach high school sciences, there is a track specifically designed for you, and will satisfy the requirements leading to a Pennsylvania Secondary Teaching Certificate in Earth and Space Science. By adding courses in chemistry and biology, you will also satisfy the requirements for a Pennsylvania teaching certification in general science.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Psychology

Composition

Biology

Geology

Environmental Statistics
Meteorology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International

More details

National students: Wilkes University considers applications on a rolling basis.

Language

English

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Credits

129 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Wilkes Barre, United States

Disciplines

Earth Sciences Environmental Sciences View 449 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

Application
Transcripts
Proof of English Proficiency
Financial Verification
Passport/Visa

Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

42764 USD / year

≈ 42764 USD / year
Out-of-State

42764 USD / year

≈ 42764 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

42764 USD / year

≈ 42764 USD / year

Living costs

Wilkes-Barre

United States

1000 - 1500 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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Available Scholarships

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