BA in Earth and Atmospheric Sciences in Ithaca United States | Cornell University

This program equips students to address today's most urgent global issues. Climate change, shrinking energy reserves, water shortages, conflicts over vital minerals, and catastrophic risks from volcanic activity, seismic events, tsunamis, and storms are just some of the increasingly common news topics. The EAS curriculum offers intimate class sizes with excellent faculty-student ratios, while Cornell's setting provides access to diverse electives and campus activities. Upstate New York's stunning natural surroundings and Cornell's grounds serve as an exceptional outdoor classroom for environmental studies. What makes this program distinctive is its integration of traditional earth science principles with a holistic perspective that examines the interconnected systems of air, life, geology, and water to develop a thorough comprehension of our planet. Graduates in earth and atmospheric sciences can pursue opportunities in energy, mineral and water resource management, hazard mitigation, weather prediction, marine resources, and various environmental fields across academic, governmental, and corporate sectors. The degree also lays the foundation for careers in environmental policy, legal or medical professions, science communication, and primary/secondary STEM education.