Earth Science Degrees & Careers for Military Veterans
The University of Minnesota Twin Cities notes that its Earth Science program includes "...the study of the earth, its processes, and its history. Earth Science covers a multitude of subdisciplines," which may include geophysics, geobiology, geochemistry, hydrogeology, and many others.
Earth scientists study "natural hazards, climate and environmental change, groundwater, lakes, oceans, earthquakes, volcanoes, tectonics, minerals, fossils, soils, sediments, and rocks."
Earth Science is a popular major offered at the Associate, Bachelor’s, and Master’s degree levels. Certificates, both undergraduate and graduate, and Ph.D. programs may also be offered. At some schools Earth Science is a concentration within an Environmental Science program; while in other schools, Earth Science is a department and program of its own.
What can you do with an Earth Science degree?
Graduates of an Earth Science program have a wide variety of jobs and careers available including:
- Researcher
- Conservation Worker
- Academia
- Public Policy
- Environmental Studies
- Media
- Law
Is an Earth Science degree hard?
Earth Science courses are interesting and diverse, making this a great choice for any degree seeker. Earth Science studies a wide variety of aspects that comprises our planet Earth including:
- History of the planet
- Features
- Patterns
- Composition
- Processes operating within the Earth
- Life contained within the Earth
Earth Science is an interdisciplinary field of study ideal for students seeking an interesting and fulfilling major that can lead to a wide variety of profitable careers.
GI BIll and Yellow Ribbon Program options to Earn a Degree in Earth Science
Below is our list of GI Bill participating schools. Remember to explore your other
military financial aid and
veteran student financial aid opportunities.
There is also help for
military spouses who need scholarships and other financial aid. Military spouses looking for portable careers should ask about
MyCAA options associated with Earth Science programs.