Bachelor of Arts in Earth Sciences

A background in earth science is unique in that it combines many fields into a unified physical science; as such, the study of earth science is a valuable addition to a variety of scientific disciplines. To address these needs, Dartmouth offers a major in earth sciences and environmental earth sciences. These programs are intended to provide a background in earth sciences sufficient for graduate work or employment in the field. Degrees may also be modified with earth sciences to provide a specific and unified course of study. For example, physics, chemistry, astronomy, and environmental studies may be modified with earth sciences. Careers in the Earth Sciences: A degree in the Earth Sciences sets up students for many exciting career opportunities. What can i do with an Earth Sciences degree? Earth Science students learn to use limited amounts of data to make inferences about the world around them. Many employers find skills learned in the Earth Sciences to be useful in settings where the complexities of “real world” situations often require analysis and action based on limited information. Traditionally, job opportunities in Earth Sciences include positions in academia, government, environmental consulting, petroleum and mining. Many of these industries have an aging work force and are engaged in a long term hiring trend to replace retirees.