Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Earth and Environmental Sciences] From Susquehanna University

You'll get plenty of hands-on experience in the field and lab. Sample stream sediments, and study water chemistry in local streams. Explore what's underground using geophysical sensors, monitor air quality and weather, and use sophisticated computer programs to analyze data.

We have a cutting-edge, green facility with 19 labs and a rooftop greenhouse. Our state-of-the-art freshwater research laboratory and 87-acre environmental field station are right on campus.

Interested in sustainable living? There are plenty of opportunities to make a difference-work at our campus garden, live in our Sustainability House, or join a student group like S.A.V.E. or the Beekeepers Club.

We'll give you a broad background in geology, hydrology, meteorology and soil science, plus a solid knowledge of science fundamentals. 88 percent of our graduates from 2012-16 are working directly in the environmental field or studying earth/environmental science in graduate school.?

You'll be able go right into your career or enroll in a graduate program in the sciences.

Recent graduates of the? major?are earning master's degrees in?geophysics, geoenvironmental studies, environmental science, environmental management, water resources and environmental engineering, hydrology, engineering, biology, hydrogeology, environmental law and policy, environmental chemistry, applied geosciences and oceanography.

They've become environmental consultants, wetland scientists, naturalists and environmental specialists in a variety of fields.

Recent graduates are employed at:

• Liberty Environmental (environmental consulting)
• Geisinger Health System (GIS)
• Chesapeake Energy (environmental/regulatory technician)
• Stericycle Environmental Solutions (remediation technician)?
• Terracon Consulting Engineers and Scientists (environmental consulting)?
• Tetra Tech NUS (geoscientist)?
• Trees for Tomorrow (outdoor education)
• McTish, Kunkel, & Associates (environmental consulting)?
• Hinman, Howard & Kattel, LLP (environmental law)?
• Tectonic Engineering & Surveying Consultants (environmental consulting)?
• Earth Engineering (field geologist)?