Study B.A. in Earth Science at Iowa State University in the USA, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

Students may earn the Earth Science, B.S. or the Earth Science Education and Studies, B.A. The B.S. program emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach to Earth system processes at multiple temporal and spatial scales. The degree is suitable for students interested in identifying and monitoring interactions between the lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and human activities. It prepares students for consulting and geotechnical careers in the private and government sectors. The Earth Sciences Education and Studies, B.A. emphasizes an interdisciplinary field and, in combination with a secondary major in education, prepares the student primarily for a career in secondary education.

Which department am I in?

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

US$31,962.00 per year

Books and supplies:$800.

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Iowa Main Campus

100 Enrollment Services Center,

2433 Union Drive,

Ames,

Iowa,

50011, Midwest, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

High school GPA requirement: Equivalent to a minimum 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. For more information on equivalency calculations. Core course requirements: Along with the GPA requirement, students must complete a minimum set of high school core courses, including four years of English (or their native language), three years of science with at least two years of laboratory science in biology, chemistry, and/or physics, three years of mathematics including algebra and geometry, and two years of social studies.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.