UNEARTH VALUABLE SKILLS
The Earth & Environmental Sciences Program at Susquehanna University
Susquehanna University’s earth and environmental sciences degree program explores how Earth’s systems work and how humans impact those systems. Our students are career ready as they take courses in hydrology, geology, weather, soil science and more, with lots of hands-on field and lab work, culminating in a research collaboration with faculty.
- We have a cutting-edge, green facility with 19 labs, a freshwater research laboratory, and an 87-acre environmental field station.
- Earth & environmental sciences majors gain a solid knowledge of science fundamentals while also developing essential skills such as writing, presentation delivery, leadership, and teamwork.
- Acquire valuable career experience that leads to work as a wetland scientist, mapping specialist, environmental consultant, and more. Or pursue a master’s degree in a range of subjects such as hydrology, environmental chemistry, environmental science, geophysics, etc.
- Experience our campus and immerse yourself in science and ecology. Our week-long Stream Ecology Institute in July, for high school students entering grades 10-12, gives you hands-on experience with the fundamentals of water quality, macroinvertebrate and fish sampling, and identification.
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The education I received in the Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences and SU in general prepared me to take the next step to graduate school at Dartmouth College, where I was able to step right into a doctorate program after graduating from SU. One of the most important ways SU prepared me was to build the skills to communicate and connect with a diverse audience.
Ben Kopec ’10 Earth & Environmental Sciences major, Mathematics minor
With the work I’m doing at Susquehanna’s Freshwater Research Institute, I’ve been able to combine my love of nature with a career path.
Gabe Peachy ’23 Ecology major
An Investment in Your Education with Susquehanna University is an Investment in Your Future
The power of a Susquehanna degree goes beyond its high return on investment. Students and alumni are often recognized for greatness in their pursuits and careers.
- 99% of first-year students receive financial aid
- Academic merit scholarships up to $44,000 a year
- Susquehanna ranks in the top 11% of universities nationwide for lifetime earnings—Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, 2022
- Best Bang for the Buck: Top Colleges in the Northeast—Washington Monthly, 2024
Susquehanna Students & Recent Graduates Are Doing Amazing Things
including winning Fulbright awards, teacher and principal of the year awards, Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasting awards, national journalism awards and more. Come be a part of what it means to be Impossible to Ignore.
90%
complete internships, practicums or research
120+
clubs and organizations
95%
of students study abroad
Our Earth & Environmental Sciences Program
Our classes are small and focused. You will graduate with real-world experience and in-demand skills. Earth & environmental sciences majors take foundational courses in environmental science, geology and the environment, water resources, and introduction to meteorology. They then dive deeper to pursue their interests in water, geology, surface, and climate/energy topics.
Electives include organic chemistry, air quality, and aquatic ecology –just to name a few.
Scholarships
We are here to help you coordinate all of the available options — from scholarships to loans to work-study opportunities — to make a Susquehanna education affordable for you.
You’ll be automatically considered for scholarships. Many of our scholarships are awarded independent of financial need and may be renewed each year.
Student Life
There's more to college life than classes. When the lecture is over and the lab is complete, there are countless ways to get involved at Susquehanna.
Take your pick from more than 120 clubs and organizations, NCAA Division III sports, honor societies, academic clubs, student-run media, professional organizations, Greek chapters and so much more.
Our Campus
Located in the town of Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, the Susquehanna campus and valley community create a welcoming, walkable environment adorned with shops, eateries and engaging activities.
We are home to 2,200 undergraduate students where nobody goes unnoticed, and everyone stands out.