Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Environmental Science: Hydrology] From University of Northern Iowa

Students interested in astronomy as a profession should minor in astronomy along with a major in physics. Those interested in a possible career in meteorology should minor in meteorology along with a physics major.

Earth scientists work as explorers for new mineral or energy resources, consultants on engineering or environmental problems, researchers, teachers, writers, editors, naturalists, museum curators and in many other interesting and challenging positions. They often divide their work time between the field, the laboratory and the office.